Demi Chef De Partie The EDITION

About the Role

EDITION is seeking a Demi Chef De Partie to join the team in Jeddah. This full-time position involves supervising and coordinating kitchen activities, ensuring high standards of food presentation, and maintaining operational efficiency within the culinary department. The role requires 4-6 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of cooks and kitchen staff.
• Determine food presentation standards and create decorative food displays.
• Ensure proper portioning, arrangement, and garnishing of food items.
• Monitor the quantity of food prepared to minimize waste and ensure availability.
• Inform Food & Beverage service staff about daily menu specials and out-of-stock items.
• Prepare special meals or substitute items as required.
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks and provide necessary items.
• Monitor stock levels of kitchen supplies and food products.
• Maintain kitchen logs for food safety programs and product tracking.
• Ensure the quality of food items and notify management if products do not meet specifications.

Operational Support and Compliance

• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching employees.
• Adhere to all company, safety, and security policies and procedures.
• Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the manager.
• Complete all required safety training and certifications.
• Ensure personal appearance and uniform are clean and professional.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets.

Guest Service and Team Collaboration

• Address guests’ service needs promptly and professionally.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues using clear and professional language.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with team members.
• Support the team in achieving common goals and respond appropriately to concerns.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards in all tasks.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
• Capable of reaching overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Additional Duties

Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors to support kitchen operations and overall service delivery.