Chef de Partie Hot

About the Role

Le Meridien is seeking a Chef de Partie - Hot to join its culinary team. This full-time position involves preparing and cooking a variety of hot food items according to established recipes and quality standards. The role requires 2-5 years of relevant experience in a kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare special meals or substitute items as required.
• Regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters to ensure proper cooking.
• Manage freezer storage, including thawing food items in the refrigerator.
• Ensure proper portioning, arrangement, and garnishing of food.
• Maintain accurate food logs and monitor the quality and quantity of prepared food.
• Communicate assistance needed during busy periods and inform the Chef of excess food items for daily specials.
• Inform Food & Beverage service staff about menu specials and out-of-stock items.
• Prepare and cook food in adherence to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklists.
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating employees.
• Serve as a role model for other team members.

Operational and Safety Compliance

• Adhere to 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.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets.

Teamwork and Guest Service

• Anticipate and address guests’ service needs effectively.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and guests.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with team members.
• Support the team in achieving common goals and respond appropriately to employee concerns.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards in all tasks.

Qualifications and Physical Requirements

• Experience: 2-5 years of experience in a culinary role.
• Education: A Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree is preferred.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience is required for this role.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods; reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping; and move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.

Additional Duties

The Chef de Partie will perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors to support kitchen operations and overall service delivery.