Chef de Partie

About the Role

Marriott International is seeking a Chef de Partie for a full-time position in Riyadh. This role involves preparing and cooking food items according to established recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines, ensuring a high standard of culinary execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare special meals or substitute items as required.
• Regulate the temperature of cooking equipment such as 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 staffing 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 in adherence to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklists, including cold food preparation.

Operational and Team Support

• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluation, counseling, discipline, motivation, and coaching of employees, serving as a role model.
• Adhere to all company, safety, and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions to management; complete required safety training and certifications.
• Ensure a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Anticipate and address guests’ service needs, communicating professionally.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships, support team goals, and respond appropriately to employee concerns.
• 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 up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Experience and Qualifications

Candidates should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience in a culinary role. The ability to perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors is also required.

About the Team

Joining Sheraton, part of Marriott International, means becoming a member of a global community. Sheraton has fostered a sense of belonging since 1937, connecting guests through engaging experiences and thoughtful service in over 400 communities worldwide. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a team dedicated to delivering meaningful guest experiences and being part of 'The World’s Gathering Place'.