Seasonal PM Chef de Partie: Elevate Dinner Service

Palm House; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Palm House in Palm Beach, Florida is seeking a Seasonal PM Chef de Partie to manage an assigned kitchen station and deliver exceptional dishes during dinner service. Under the guidance of the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs, you will ensure flavor, quality, and presentation meet Palm House standards.

This temporary position runs from October through May. The successful candidate is a skilled culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, mentors junior cooks, and contributes to a

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or experienced Line Cook.
• Strong dinner service experience; luxury hotel, resort, or upscale restaurant preferred.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and maintain portions, flavor, and presentation.
• Knowledge of mise en place, station organization, and coordinated service timing.
• Knowledge of food safety training or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dinner menu items per approved recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Coordinate with other stations and expeditor to ensure dishes for each table are completed together.
• Follow established procedures for allergies, dietary restrictions, and approved modifications.
• Support the preparation of specials and menu development as directed by culinary leadership.
• Review preparation needs, reservations, and anticipated business levels before service.
• Organize mise en place and ensure the station is fully prepared for dinner.
• Manage incoming orders efficiently while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Communicate cooking times, shortages, and delays promptly to the Sous Chef and expeditor.
• Replenish ingredients throughout service while controlling waste and overproduction.
• Complete closing duties, store remaining ingredients safely, and document preparation needs for the following shift.
• Guide junior cooks in station preparation, cooking techniques, and plating standards.
• Communicate respectfully with Culinary, Stewarding, and Food & Beverage colleagues.
• Assist with inventory checks and communicate supply needs to culinary leadership.
• Follow portion controls and record waste according to kitchen procedures.

Skills

Dinner service excellence

Team coordination

Communication

Attention to detail

Food safety awareness

Time management

Education

Culinary education or formal training

Job description

Palm House in Palm Beach, Florida is seeking a Seasonal PM Chef de Partie to manage an assigned kitchen station and deliver exceptional dishes during dinner service. Under the guidance of the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs, you will ensure flavor, quality, and presentation meet Palm House standards.

This temporary position runs from October through May. The successful candidate is a skilled culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, mentors junior cooks, and contributes to a