Senior Chef de Partie

About the Role

Marriott International is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie to join their team in Makkah. This full-time position involves preparing and cooking food according to established recipes and quality standards, ensuring proper presentation and portion control. The role requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Core Responsibilities

The Senior Chef de Partie is responsible for various culinary tasks, including preparing special meals, regulating cooking temperatures, and managing food thawing processes. This role ensures adherence to food preparation checklists and maintains food logs to monitor quality and quantity.

Key Duties

• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Regulate temperatures of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Ensure proper portioning, arrangement, and garnishing of food items.
• Maintain food logs and monitor the quality and quantity of prepared food.
• Communicate assistance needs during busy periods and inform the Chef of excess food for daily specials.
• Inform Food & Beverage service staff about menu specials and out-of-stock items.
• Prepare cold food items as required.

Leadership and Team Support

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

Operational and Safety Compliance

• Follow all company and 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.
• Anticipate and address guests’ service needs, communicating clearly and professionally.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
• Capability to reach 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.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.