Chef De Partie

Alila Hotels; Dhofar; On-site; OMR 4,500 - 7,800; Full time

Job summary

Alila Hinu Bay is seeking a Chef De Partie to prepare menu items for all event orders, ensuring presentations meet hygiene and quality standards.

You will supervise staff, coordinate with butchers and stewards, maintain clean, safe work areas, and contribute to cost control while delivering exceptional hospitality.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary education or apprenticeship with a strong foundation in international cuisines.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a reputable establishment.
• Possession of relevant food safety certifications (e.g., HACCP, ServSafe).
• Commitment to delivering exceptional guest service with a passion for the hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mise-en-place for all event orders.
• Supervise staff to maintain high service standards.
• Prepare buffet food in a presentable way.
• Coordinate with butcher for required items for buffets and events.
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene of work areas in coordination with stewards.
• Assist in briefing staff to improve methods.
• Maintain attendance, uniforms, and hygiene as per procedures.
• Support other departments when required.
• Promote hotel events to maximise sales and efficiency.

Skills

Culinary skills

Attention to detail

Team supervision

Education

HACCP Certification

ServSafe Certification

Culinary apprenticeship

Job description

Organization- Alila Hinu Bay

General Responsibility

The Chef De Partie is responsible for the preparation of the menu items for all event orders in such a manner that they are presentable and hygienic according to the required standards.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• To check all event orders and to prepare mise-en-place for all items needed.
• To supervise the staff to maintain high standard of service.
• To prepare the food for the buffet in a very presentable way.
• To work closely with the stewarding staff to ensure the work areas are kept clean and hygienic at all times.
• To co-ordinate with the butcher with regards to the food items needed to prepare for the buffets, functions, etc.
• To double checks all the areas of responsibilities to ensure that everything is done properly.
• Assists in briefing the staff to improve the working methods.
• To carry out any reasonable duties as may be requested by the department head.
• To maintain a spirit of co-operation among the staff.
• To report for duty as per the Rota, clean and tidy, wearing the correct uniform and name badge and ensure that the attendance record is signed both at the beginning and at the end of the shift.
• To train, develop, guide and motivate colleagues.
• To assist all departments when required.
• To attend departmental communication meetings & training sessions and to operate in line with the instructions received.
• To be responsible for a clean and tidy working area.
• To be aware of any activities/ events operating within the hotel in order to promote and maximize sales.
• To suggest means and ways of reducing costs without effecting the quality and standard of the hotel.
• To ensure energy and water saving.
• To report any maintenance defects to an immediate supervisor or the engineering department.
• To operate all equipment as per the operating guidelines.
• To have full knowledge of the hotel safety and emergency procedures.
• To comply with statutory and legal requirements for fire, health and safety, hygiene, licensing and employment.
• To be aware of all local customs.
• To adhere to the hotel rules at all times.
• To support the hotel's environmental projects.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary education or apprenticeship with a strong foundation in international cuisines.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a reputable establishment.
• Possession of relevant food safety certifications (e.g., HACCP, ServSafe)
• C ommitment to delivering exceptional guest service with a passion for the hospitality industry.