Chef de Partie

About the Role

Edition is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their team in the Red Sea. This full-time role involves preparing special meals and alternative dishes, ensuring proper food preparation standards, and maintaining kitchen operations. The position requires 2-5 years of experience in a culinary setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare special meals or alternative dishes as required.
• Regulate temperatures for ovens, broilers, grills, and roasting ovens.
• Thaw frozen food appropriately in the refrigerator.
• Ensure proper portioning, presentation, and garnishing of all dishes.
• Maintain accurate food logs and monitor the quality and quantity of prepared food.
• Indicate when assistance is needed during busy periods to maintain efficiency.
• Inform the chef of surplus food items that can be utilized in daily specials.
• Communicate menu changes and removed items to Food and Beverage service staff.
• Prepare and cook food according to established recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Assist management with hiring, training, planning, evaluating, motivating, and coaching employees.
• Follow and enforce all safety policies and procedures, reporting maintenance needs, accidents, and hazardous conditions.
• Maintain a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance, ensuring confidentiality of proprietary information and protection of company assets.
• Anticipate and address guests' service needs using clear and courteous language.
• Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with peers, fostering teamwork and appropriate communication.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Technical, trade, or professional school diploma.
• Experience: 2-5 years of relevant culinary experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience is required for this role.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work standing, sitting, and moving for extended periods.
• Capability to reach for objects above the head 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 role is based in the Red Sea and is a full-time position within the culinary department of Edition. The Chef de Partie will work collaboratively with kitchen staff and management to ensure high standards of food quality and service.