Chef De Partie📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Apparel Group is seeking a Chef De Partie to join our culinary team in Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is responsible for the efficient production within an assigned kitchen section, overseeing all stages from food preparation and cooking to presentation and proper storage.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to established food standards and quality guidelines within the kitchen.
• Organize and manage the daily preparation activities for the assigned section.
• Plan and structure the daily routine to effectively meet menu requirements.
• Conduct training sessions and provide guidance for junior kitchen staff.
• Supervise and assist with the preparation of raw materials, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Finalize and present dishes for service according to established presentation standards.
• Assess the freshness of all products used and ensure their proper storage in line with established standards.
• Prepare special dishes as requested by guests or management.
• Maintain food cost within budget by controlling waste without compromising quality standards.
• Ensure the workstation is clean and organized at all times, particularly before the end of each shift.
• Perform any other duties that may be allocated by management from time to time.

Health, Safety, and Security Standards

• Maintain the required standard of operational hygiene in accordance with cleaning rotas.
• Be fully aware of restaurant policies and procedures related to health, hygiene, and fire life safety, and ensure direct reports adhere to these guidelines.
• Familiarize with all emergency exits and evacuation procedures.

Financial Oversight

Under the guidance of the Restaurant Manager, the Chef De Partie will contribute to achieving budget targets by monitoring and controlling departmental operations, with careful consideration of restaurant expenditure. This includes continuously analyzing departmental costs to ensure performance against budget and implementing corrective measures where necessary to produce positive business results.

General Expectations

• Comply with the company's corporate code of conduct.
• Familiarize with company values and consistently model desired behaviors.
• Execute tasks as directed by management in pursuit of achieving business goals.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this role should possess 5 to 10 years of experience in a professional kitchen environment, ideally within a similar capacity. A strong understanding of culinary techniques, food safety protocols, and kitchen management practices is essential.