Chef de Partie

About the Role

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, * is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their team in Makkah, with operations extending to Jeddah. This full-time role involves maintaining high standards of food preparation and kitchen hygiene, working closely with the Chef to manage daily assignments and anticipate business needs. The position requires 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food for service.
• Continue preparation work between meal services to ensure readiness.
• Cook and prepare food according to established recipes, quality standards, presentation guidelines, and food preparation checklists.
• Monitor food quality throughout the preparation process.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients accurately based on recipes or professional judgment.
• Test foods for doneness using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing.
• Ensure proper portioning, arrangement, and garnishing of food for service.
• Serve food in correct portions into appropriate receptacles.
• Anticipate and communicate any need for assistance during peak periods.
• Monitor food and labor costs, manage food levels to minimize waste, and maintain controls to meet forecasted food costs, identifying potential shortages.
• Direct and assist Stewards to optimize clean-up efficiency.
• Contribute new ideas and manage the department in the absence of the Chef and Sous Chef.
• Operate kitchen tools safely and appropriately.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen areas, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
• Verify and ensure correct temperatures of appliances and food items.

Compliance and Safety

• Maintain adherence to all sanitation and health regulations and requirements.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures.
• Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to management.
• Complete all required safety training and certifications.

Professional Conduct and Teamwork

• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards.
• Communicate with colleagues and guests using clear and professional language.
• Support the team in achieving common goals and respond appropriately to concerns from other employees.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards in all tasks.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
• Capability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 10 pounds without assistance.

Experience

Candidates should possess 5-10 years of experience in a similar culinary role.