Chef de Partie - ME Lisbon

Meliá Hotels International; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ME Lisbon is a luxury lifestyle hotel where excellence, creativity, and exceptional guest experiences define everything we do. At Meliá, a celebrated gastronomic concept with Fismuler, we combine premium ingredients and culinary artistry to deliver memorable dining experiences.

As a Chef de Partie, you will lead a designated kitchen section, ensuring the highest standards of quality, hygiene and operational excellence, while supporting a culture of performance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie in a luxury hotel, fine dining, or high-end restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety, and HACCP standards.
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of your kitchen section.
• Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency at all times.
• Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, food safety, and HACCP compliance.
• Control stock levels, ordering, storage, and waste management.
• Support menu development and the execution of seasonal and specialty dishes.
• Train, supervise, and support junior team members while collaborating closely with the wider culinary team.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Luxury hotel experience

Leadership

Food safety HACCP

Job description

Requisition ID41477-Posted09/03/2026-Portugal-Lisboa-Food & Beverage-Experienced professionals

Joining Meliá is to embark on a journey without borders because the possibilities of growing and training here are endless. It is knowing that the world is yours and that you can work in many countries. And all with the feeling that you are part of a big family.

It means knowing that you have started one of the most exciting journeys of your life, a journey in which inspiration will always accompany you.

Do you dare to be the owner of your professional career in an inspiring world?

ME Lisbon is a luxury lifestyle hotel where excellence, creativity, and exceptional guest experiences define everything we do. AtFismuler, a celebrated gastronomic concept, we combine premium ingredients, culinary expertise, and contemporary cuisine to deliver memorable dining experiences.

Mission:

As a Chef de Partie, you will lead a designated kitchen section, ensuring the highest standards of quality, consistency, hygiene, and operational excellence. You will play a key role in delivering outstanding culinary experiences while supporting a culture of performance and continuous improvement.

What will you have to do?

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of your kitchen section.
• Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency at all times.
• Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, food safety, and HACCP compliance.
• Control stock levels, ordering, storage, and waste management.
• Support menu development and the execution of seasonal and specialty dishes.
• Train, supervise, and support junior team members while collaborating closely with the wider culinary team.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie in a luxury hotel, fine dining, or high-end restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety, and HACCP standards.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence in presentation and quality.
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop team members.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to perform under pressure.
• Passion for gastronomy, innovation, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

At Meliá we are all VIP

Great professionals who make everyday life easier and exceptional. From the junior to the most senior, all of them have unique and important qualities that make working at Meliá an opportunity for constant growth and a passport to create your future wherever you want.

Our warmth, proximity and passion for what we do make working at Meliá an unforgettable experience, full of emotional moments and always with the feeling that you belong to a big family where we have people like you, VIP People.

At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in Human Resources policies. We also prioritize disseminating throughout the entire staff a corporate culture committed to effective equality, and raising awareness about the need to act jointly and globally.

We promote our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any kind of discrimination, especially related to reasons of disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees are essential for our success as a global company.

Additionally, we support the sustainable growth of our industry through a socially responsible team. In this sense, our motto is " Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present ". Thanks to al our collaborators, we make it possible.

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