Chef de Partie

About the Role

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Chef de Partie to join its culinary team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves preparing specialized dishes, managing cooking temperatures, and ensuring high standards of food presentation and quality. The Chef de Partie will also support management in team development and uphold operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare special meals or alternative dishes according to recipes and quality standards.
• Regulate temperatures for ovens, broilers, grills, and roasting equipment.
• Manage food thawing processes and maintain accurate food logs.
• Ensure precise portioning, presentation, and garnishing of all dishes.
• Monitor the quality and quantity of prepared food products.
• Communicate surplus food items to the chef for daily specials and inform service staff of menu changes.
• Assist management with employee hiring, training, planning, evaluation, motivation, and coaching, serving as a role model.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, reporting maintenance needs, accidents, and hazardous conditions.
• Maintain a clean and professional personal appearance and uniform, ensuring confidentiality of proprietary information and protecting company assets.
• Anticipate and address customer service needs, communicating clearly and courteously.
• Foster positive professional relationships with colleagues, collaborating to achieve common goals.
• Ensure compliance with all quality requirements and standards.
• Perform other reasonable duties as requested by supervisors.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A technical, trade, or professional school diploma is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of related work experience in a culinary role.
• No supervisory experience is required for this position.
• No specific licenses or certifications are mandated.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work standing, sitting, and moving for extended periods.
• Capable of reaching objects 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 (* kg) without assistance.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within the dynamic environment of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts. The role requires collaboration with kitchen and service staff to ensure seamless operations and high-quality guest experiences.