Chef de Partie📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Kempinski Hotels is seeking a Chef de Partie to join the Kitchen department in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position involves organizing kitchen operations, preparing and serving a variety of dishes, and supervising junior kitchen staff. The role is crucial in maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation, ensuring efficient kitchen workflow, and contributing to the exceptional dining experiences offered by Kempinski Hotels.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare all necessary food, beverages, materials, and equipment in advance for service.
• Cook and serve dishes according to the established menu.
• Provide clear direction and guidance to kitchen helpers, including Commis Chefs, Cooks, Kitchen Attendants, and Stewards.
• Maintain a clean and organized working area, ensuring it is reset for subsequent services.
• Conduct shift briefings in the absence of the Manager to inform team members of hotel activities and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with your Superior and the People Services Manager to ensure productive and efficient departmental staff performance.
• Conduct on-the-job training according to departmental standards and procedures, maintaining progress records for each staff member.
• Provide input for probation and formal performance appraisal discussions, adhering to company guidelines.
• Ensure new staff attend Corporate Orientation within their first month and departmental orientation within their first two weeks.
• Coach, counsel, and discipline staff for breaches of hotel policies and departmental procedures, offering constructive feedback.
• Assist your Superior in the preparation and management of the department's budget, demonstrating awareness of financial targets.
• Participate in recycling efforts and enforce cost-saving measures among staff.
• Log all security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements.
• Communicate any difficulties encountered, guest or internal customer comments, and other relevant information to your Superior promptly.
• Undertake additional responsibilities and tasks as required by the business and the hotel's needs.

Qualifications and Experience

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

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Kitchen Operations and Food Preparation.
• Strong Supervision and Team Leadership capabilities.
• Experience in conducting On-the-job Training.
• Familiarity with Budget Management principles.
• Demonstrated ability in Cost Saving strategies.
• Excellent Communication skills.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.