Chef De Partie - Calo Black

Calo Inc; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic food technology company is seeking a Chef De Partie for their Calo Black project in Riyadh. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years in hospitality with experience in a fine dining or casual dining environment. This role involves leading kitchen activities, managing staff, and ensuring high-quality food standards. Strong communication skills in English and a culinary degree or equivalent experience are essential. The candidate must already be in KSA, ready to elevate the guest experience with culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in hospitality, fine dining or casual dining.
• Proficient communicator in English.
• Must be currently present in KSA.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely kitchen operations that meet quality standards.
• Lead the team efficiently in assigned section.
• Manage and train kitchen staff, assess performance.

Skills

Kitchen management

Communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

About Calo

Launched in Bahrain in November of 2019, Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. We’re a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food through technology.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Chef De Partie to join our Calo Black project, working alongside the Head Chef to manage daily kitchen activities. This includes supporting with menu preparation, maintaining food quality and freshness, overseeing staff, and monitoring ordering and stocking. For this role, we are seeking candidates with a strong à la carte background. The successful candidate will use their culinary and managerial skills to play a key role in elevating our guest experience and maintaining exceptional standards.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely manner that meets Calo's quality standards
• Lead the team in a timely and efficient manner in the assigned section
• Fill in for the section head in planning and directing food preparation when necessary
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish a working schedule, and assess staff’s performance
• Must be able to clearly communicate tasks to team members
• Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with co-workers
• Produce high-quality plates, both design and taste-wise

Ideal Candidate

Qualifications

• Must have had previous experience as a CDP.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience within the hospitality and in a dine-in, à la carte, fine dining, or casual dining restaurant.
• The candidate should have a minimum qualification of a culinary degree or equivalent experience in a Hotel or Restaurant setting
• Must be currently present in KSA
• Must be a proficient communicator in English

Knowledge & Competency

• Has had team-leading experiences
• Exceptional proven ability in kitchen management
• Ability to divide responsibilities and monitor progress
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes

Personality

• Strong communicator
• Pleasant personality and able to lead with empathy and patience
• Customer service mindset