Senior Chef de Partie

About the Role

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie to join their team in Makkah. This full-time position requires 2-5 years of experience in a culinary role and involves overseeing food preparation and ensuring high standards of quality and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare special meals or substitute items as required.
• Regulate the temperature of cooking equipment including ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Manage food thawing processes by pulling items from freezer storage to the refrigerator.
• Ensure proper portioning, arrangement, and garnishing of all food items.
• Maintain accurate food logs and monitor the quality and quantity of prepared food.
• Communicate staffing needs during busy periods and inform the Chef of excess food items for daily specials.
• Notify Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and any out-of-stock items.
• Prepare and cook food according to established recipes, quality standards, presentation guidelines, and food preparation checklists.
• Prepare cold food items as needed.

Team Leadership and Operational Support

• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching employees, serving as a role model.
• 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.

Work Standards and Professional Conduct

• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets.
• Anticipate and address guests’ service needs with clear and professional communication.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, supporting the team to achieve common goals.
• Listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
• 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 less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.

Additional Duties

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