Chef de Partie

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K

Complimentary Shift Meal

Employee benefit card (Accor discounts

Learning programs

Planet 21 CSR

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Fairmont Dallas in the Arts District of downtown Dallas seeks a seasoned Commis and Demi Chef de Partie to plan, prep, and deliver quality menu items across outlets. You will supervise and train junior staff, maintain station cleanliness, and uphold safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 5 years of relevant hotel kitchen experience, the ability to work all stations, and a culinary diploma. This role offers growth, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment in a luxury hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a Commis and Demi Chef de Partie in a full-service hotel or restaurant.
• Ability to work all stations on the line.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Experience in a luxury hotel with high service standards.
• Creative and passionate about food and customer service.
• Able to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a team player.
• Culinary art diploma or equivalent vocational training.
• Food Handler certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prep, set up and provide quality service in all areas of food production for menu items and specials in the designated outlets.
• Direct, train and monitor performance of Commis and Demi Chef de Partie.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of policies and procedures and comply with standards.
• Anticipate guests’ needs and respond promptly at all times.
• Review daily production sheets with the Sous Chef.
• Delegate production as required to meet standards and orders.
• Lead in keeping costs down by reducing waste and proper food rotation.
• Participate in training of culinary staff and apprentices.
• Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications to ensure consistency.
• Ensure station opening/closing procedures are followed.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Ensure food handling and storage comply with safety guidelines.
• Prepare lists of food items for orders and approvals.
• Maintain a safe working environment and participate in health and safety initiatives.
• Comply with hotel environmental policies and Planet 21 initiatives.

Skills

Commis experience

Demi Chef de Partie exp

All stations

Supervisory experience

Luxury hotel exp

Creative/passionate about food

Work under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Culinary diploma

Food Handler certificate

Education

Culinary diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Fairmont Dallas, located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, offers 545 elegant guestrooms and suites, with over 73,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. For over 50 years, Fairmont Dallas has been the setting for countless civic, social cultural, convention and corporate events, setting the stage for countless memories.

Job Description

Plan, prep, set up and provide quality service in all areas of food production for menu items and specials in the designated outlets in accordance with standards and plating guide specifications. Direct, train and monitor performance of Commis and Demi Chef de Partie. Maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
• Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
• Review the daily production sheets with the Sous Chef.
• Prepare and when required delegate the production of the necessary food items in accordance with standards
• Responsible for the day to day operations of his/her station
• Liaise with Front of House Managers as needed
• Keeps overproduction and food waste to a minimum, ensures proper rotation, labeling, and storing of food in order to reduce food cost expense
• Actively participates in training of culinary skills to junior staff and apprentices
• Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications in order to maintain consistency and ensure all standards are met
• Ensures that station opening and closing procedures are carried out to standard
• Operate all kitchen equipment and conduct themselves with safety in mind at all times
• Ensures that all food products are handled, stored, prepared and served safely in accordance with hotel and government Food Safety guidelines
• Prepares lists of food products required for station for Sous Chef order and approval
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment, and actively participate in health and safety initiatives.
• Adhere to all hotel environmental policies and initiatives

Qualifications

• 5 years experience as a Commis and Demi Chef de Partie at a Full Service Hotel or Restaurant.
• Ability to work all stations on the line.
• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience and proficiency in different areas of the kitchen required
• Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards an asset
• Creative and passionate about food and customer service
• Able to work in a high‑pressure environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a team player
• Culinary art diploma or equivalent vocational training
• Food Handler certificate required

Additional Information

What’s In It For You

• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
• Complimentary Shift Meal
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academy designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, such as Planet 21
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities