Chef de Partie L4 - Italian Cuisine

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced Chef de Partie specializing in Italian cuisine in Al-Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia. This role involves leading kitchen operations, ensuring top-quality food production and adherence to hygiene standards. Candidates must hold a catering degree and possess at least 4 years of experience in the field, including 2 years in high-end dining. Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to train staff are essential. This is an exciting opportunity for passionate chefs to develop their skills further.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience in catering and 2 years in Italian cuisine.
• Experience in a 5-star property or stated restaurant is necessary.
• Strong spoken and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Executive Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine for catering needs.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and service.
• Monitor staff and maintain hygiene practices according to HACCP.
• Monitor catering staff to ensure high-quality food service.
• Prepare and service food with emphasis on quality, freshness and timing.
• Assist with HACCP hygiene practices and cleaning procedures.
• Check daily food requisitions and maintain stock to prevent wastage.
• Ensure mise-en-place is ready before service and adapt to various service styles.
• Maintain personal hygiene and report equipment issues to supervisors.
• Adhere to SOPs at all times.

Skills

Italian cooking

Training and leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Catering degree/diploma

Job description

About the job Chef de Partie L4 - Italian Cuisine

Key purpose:

The positions of Chef de Partie require liaising with the Executive Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine on all operational needs for the Catering department and ensuring that all Service, Food preparation and production is carried out to the highest standard for the guest total satisfaction, and compliance with ISO & HACCP regulations.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Developing your skills in Italian cooking and training of other staff by leading them and always maintain a positive attitude.
• Work when and where required within all areas of the catering department.
• Listen carefully to instructions given by senior staff and carry out duties in a responsible timely manner without hesitation.
• Monitoring staff within the catering department and further ensure that all food produced is serviced to the highest standard.
• Food preparation and servicing with an emphasis on quality, freshness and timing.
• Assist and monitor the catering cleaning procedures and hygiene practices, according to HACCP requirements.
• Checking of daily food requisitions and maintaining stock level control to prevent wastage.
• Ensure all necessary mise-en-place is ready prior to service.
• Able to produce a wide range of food styles at any given location (e.g., buffet, plated)
• Always maintain good personal hygiene.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment are well maintained, regularly checked and to report any problems to the department supervisor.
• Report for duty on time and in the correct uniform.
• Ensuring that a high standard of personal hygiene and grooming is adhered to
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) at all times.

Qualifications and experience:

• Hold a catering degree/ diploma and a minimum of 4 years experience in the catering field.
• Minimum 2 years experience in Italian cuisine field in a 5-star property, Private Residence or Stated Restaurant.
• Capable of handling catering matters of the department during the absence of senior chefs, should possess strong interpersonal skills and basic written and spoken English.
• Candidate must be experienced, active, willing to learn and teach staff, posing pleasant personality and cooperative, problem solving and on call as and when required
• Portfolio or work is required.

Language Requirements:

Candidate must speak one of the following native languages as well as be fluent in the English Language: