Chef de Partie

About the Role

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Chef de Partie to join its team in Medina, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position requires 2-5 years of relevant experience and involves preparing and cooking food items according to established standards, ensuring quality and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare special meals or substitute items as required.
• Regulate temperatures of cooking equipment such as ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Manage food thawing processes by pulling items from freezer storage to thaw in refrigerators.
• Ensure proper portioning, arrangement, and garnishing of food.
• Maintain accurate food logs and monitor the quality and quantity of prepared food.
• Communicate staffing assistance needed during peak periods.
• Inform the Chef of excess food items that can be utilized for daily specials.
• Notify 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.
• Prepare cold food items.

Team Leadership and 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 Compliance and Standards

• Adhere to 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.
• Communicate with others using clear and professional language.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.

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 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.