Chef de Partie - Pan-Asian concept (Kuwait)

Career Land Center, LLC; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 47,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished accommodation

Airline ticket allowance

Annual vacation

Arabic language allowance

Medical insurance

Duty meals

Complimentary hotel nights

End-of-service gratuity

Uniform laundry

Overtime compensation

F&B discount

No probation for internal transfers

Public holidays

Monthly service charge distribution

Sick leave

Notice period

Job summary

Career Land Center, LLC is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie – Pan-Asian Concept for a 5-star luxury hotel in Kuwait. You will prepare Pan-Asian dishes to outlet standards and work with senior chefs.

The role requires proven Chef de Partie experience, strong pan-Asian knowledge, and ability to maintain high presentation and HACCP compliance in a fast-paced kitchen. Benefits include furnished accommodations and service charges where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must have strong relevant experience in Pan-Asian cuisine.
• Proven experience as Chef de Partie or Demi Chef de Partie in a similar concept.
• Prior experience in a 5-star luxury hotel or high-end restaurant is strongly preferred.
• Good knowledge of Asian cooking techniques, ingredients, sauces, wok preparation, and modern plating.
• Strong attention to detail, food presentation, and consistency.
• Able to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Good teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, kitchen hygiene, and proper storage procedures.
• Flexible to work according to business needs, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present Pan-Asian dishes according to the outlet’s standards
• Maintain consistency, quality, taste, portioning, and presentation across assigned kitchen sections
• Handle daily mise en place, food preparation, and service requirements efficiently
• Coordinate closely with the Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, and wider kitchen brigade during service
• Supervise and guide Demi Chef de Partie, Commis, and junior kitchen team members when required
• Monitor stock levels, food rotation, storage, wastage, and cleanliness in the assigned section
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene, cleanliness, and HACCP standards are maintained at all times
• Report equipment issues, operational concerns, or quality gaps to senior chefs promptly
• Support smooth kitchen operations during busy service periods

Skills

Pan-Asian cuisine

Chef de Partie experience

5-star hotel experience

Job description

A 5-star luxury hotel in Kuwait is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie – Pan-Asian Concept to join its specialty kitchen team. The ideal candidate must have strong relevant experience in Pan-Asian cuisine and be able to prepare high-quality dishes with consistency, accuracy, and attention to presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present Pan-Asian dishes according to the outlet’s standards

• Maintain consistency, quality, taste, portioning, and presentation across assigned kitchen sections

• Handle daily mise en place, food preparation, and service requirements efficiently

• Support menu items, specials, and signature dishes for the Pan-Asian concept

• Coordinate closely with the Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, and wider kitchen brigade during service

• Supervise and guide Demi Chef de Partie, Commis, and junior kitchen team members when required

• Monitor stock levels, food rotation, storage, wastage, and cleanliness in the assigned section

• Ensure all food safety, hygiene, cleanliness, and HACCP standards are maintained at all times

• Report equipment issues, operational concerns, or quality gaps to senior chefs promptly

• Support smooth kitchen operations during busy service periods

Requirements

• Must have strong relevant experience in Pan-Asian cuisine

• Proven experience as Chef de Partie or Demi Chef de Partie in a similar concept

• Prior experience in a 5-star luxury hotel or high-end restaurant is strongly preferred

• Good knowledge of Asian cooking techniques, ingredients, sauces, wok preparation, and modern plating

• Strong attention to detail, food presentation, and consistency

• Able to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment

• Good teamwork, communication, and organizational skills

• Knowledge of food safety, kitchen hygiene, and proper storage procedures

• Flexible to work according to business needs, including weekends and holidays

Benefits

• Furnished shared accommodation, including rent and limited utilities

• Airline ticket allowance every 24 months of service

• 30 days’ annual vacation as per Kuwait Labour Law

• Arabic language allowance for eligible work days

• Local government medical insurance and workmen’s compensation

• Duty meals provided

• Complimentary nights at partner hotels within the group after 90 days of service

• Fitness centre and sports facilities available at staff accommodation

• End-of-service gratuity as per Kuwait Labour Law

• Uniform laundry and dry cleaning provided

• Overtime compensated in hours

• 50% discount on F&B at select outlets, with prior booking

• No probation period for internal transfers within the hotel group; 3 months for external hires

• 15 public holidays per year

• Monthly service charge distribution based on days worked

• Sick leave after 90 days of employment, based on the applicable tiered pay schedule

• 3 months’ termination notice, or payment in lieu

• 48-hour work week with 2 days off per week

• Annual salary review in line with hotel policy