Chef de Partie Saudi only

About the Role

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time position is open exclusively to Saudi nationals and requires 2-5 years of relevant experience. The role involves preparing and cooking food items to high standards, ensuring quality and presentation, and supporting kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities

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

Operational Support and Team Leadership

• 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 concerns from other employees.

Compliance and Standards

• 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.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards in all tasks.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• 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.
• Anticipate and address guests’ service needs.
• Communicate with others using clear and professional language.

Additional Duties

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