Night-Shift Demi Chef de Partie: Fine-Dining Prep

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Muscat; On-site; OMR 9,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to support the night kitchen operations, ensuring timely preparation and presentation of à la carte dishes that meet hotel standards.

You will maintain food quality, hygiene, and guest satisfaction while coordinating with front-of-house and kitchen teams, training junior staff, and ensuring efficient mise en place during night shifts.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certification in Culinary Arts or related field.
• 2–3 years of culinary experience in a hotel or upscale restaurant environment.
• Previous experience in à la carte kitchen operations preferred.
• Experience working night shifts is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of international cuisine, food safety, and kitchen procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present à la carte menu items according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared and served within service times during night operations.
• Assist the Chef de Partie in organizing and supervising the assigned kitchen section.
• Monitor food quality, taste, texture, and presentation before service.
• Ensure proper mise en place is prepared and maintained throughout the shift.
• Support room service and late-night dining requirements as per hotel standards.
• Take responsibility for the assigned kitchen section during the night shift in the absence of senior chefs.
• Coordinate with Front Office, Room Service, and Food & Beverage teams to ensure seamless guest service.
• Minimize food wastage through proper portion control and stock management.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages to the Chef de Partie or Sous Chef.
• Assist in receiving, storing, and rotating food products according to FIFO procedures.
• Maintain strict compliance with HACCP, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of workstations, equipment, and storage areas.
• Follow all health, safety, and fire regulations established by the hotel.
• Conduct regular checks on food storage temperatures and equipment functionality.
• Assist in training and guiding Commis Chefs and kitchen attendants during night operations.
• Promote teamwork and effective communication within the kitchen brigade.
• Support colleagues during busy service periods to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

International cuisine

Food safety

Kitchen procedures

Night shift readiness

Education

Diploma or certification in Culinary Arts

Job description

IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to support the night kitchen operations, ensuring timely preparation and presentation of à la carte dishes that meet hotel standards.

You will maintain food quality, hygiene, and guest satisfaction while coordinating with front-of-house and kitchen teams, training junior staff, and ensuring efficient mise en place during night shifts.