Chef de Partie

About the Role

Edition is seeking a Chef de Partie to join its team in the Red Sea region. This full-time role involves preparing high-quality meals, managing kitchen operations during service, and ensuring adherence to culinary standards. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in a related culinary position.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare special meals or substitutes as required, and regulate the temperature of cooking equipment such as ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Manage food preparation tasks, including defrosting items from the freezer, portioning, and plating food according to established standards.
• Maintain accurate food records and monitor the quality and quantity of prepared food items.
• Provide necessary support to the kitchen team during busy periods and inform the chef of excess food items for daily specials.
• Communicate special menus and sold-out items to food and beverage service staff.
• Ensure the quality of all food items and prepare dishes according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and cooking checklists.
• Prepare cold food items as needed.

Operational Duties and Support

• Assist management with various employee-related tasks, including hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching staff, serving as a role model.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures regarding safety and security.
• Report any maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, or unsafe work conditions to the manager promptly.
• Maintain a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance.
• Anticipate and address guests' service needs, communicating clearly and professionally.
• Listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees, ensuring adherence to quality expectations and standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods or an entire work shift.
• Capability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: A technical, trade, or vocational school degree is required.
• Related Work Experience: A minimum of 3 years of related work experience is essential for this role.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience is required.
• License or Certification: No specific license or certification is required.

Additional Information

The Chef de Partie will perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors and managers. Salary for this position will be disclosed during the interview process.