Chef de Partie

Base Careers; Qatar; On-site; QAR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Méridien Lusail in Qatar is seeking a Chef de Partie to support kitchen food preparation, cooking, quality control, and guest service operations. This full-time role is based on-site at the Lusail property.

The position emphasizes non-management duties with responsibilities across food preparation, recipe execution, and ensuring safety and presentation standards. A diploma in a technical field is preferred, with 3+ years of related experience recommended.

Qualifications

• Non-management role supporting kitchen food preparation, cooking, quality control, and guest service.
• At least 3 years of related work experience is recommended.
• Diploma from a technical, trade, or vocational school is recommended.
• No supervisory experience is required.
• No license or certification is listed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare special meals, substitute products when needed, and prepare cold foods.
• Regulate cooking equipment temperatures and thaw frozen food safely in the refrigerator.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and preparation checklists.
• Monitor food quality and quantity, portions, presentation, garnishes, and food records.
• Report surplus products for daily specials and communicate unavailable items and menu specials to Food and Beverage service staff.
• Communicate staffing needs during busy periods and assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluation, motivation, coaching, and employee support.
• Anticipate and address guest service needs and communicate clearly and professionally.
• Build positive working relationships, support colleagues, and respond appropriately to employee concerns.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Quality control

Guest service

Education

Diploma in technical/trade school

Job description

Role Overview

Chef de Partie position in the Food and Beverage and Culinary department at Le Méridien in Lusail, Qatar.

The position is non-management and supports kitchen food preparation, cooking, quality control, and guest service operations.

Schedule

• The schedule is full time.

Workplace

• The role is based at the Le Méridien property in Lusail, Qatar and is not remote.

Kitchen Responsibilities

• Prepare special meals, substitute products when needed, and prepare cold foods.
• Regulate cooking equipment temperatures and thaw frozen food safely in the refrigerator.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and preparation checklists.
• Monitor food quality and quantity, portions, presentation, garnishes, and food records.
• Report surplus products for daily specials and communicate unavailable items and menu specials to Food and Beverage service staff.

Team and Guest Service

• Communicate staffing needs during busy periods and assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluation, motivation, coaching, and employee support.
• Anticipate and address guest service needs and communicate clearly and professionally.
• Build positive working relationships, support colleagues, and respond appropriately to employee concerns.

Recommended Qualifications

• At least 3 years of related work experience is recommended.
• A diploma from a technical, trade, or vocational school is recommended.
• No supervisory experience is required.
• No license or certification is listed.

Physical and Safety Expectations

• Follow company safety policies and procedures, report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe working conditions, and complete required safety training.
• Work standing, sitting, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, and moving for extended periods.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.