Chef De Partie
Job Summary
The Chef De Partie is responsible for supervising kitchen staff and coordinating daily food preparation and service activities. This role involves menu planning, quality control, and ensuring adherence to kitchen hygiene and cost control policies. Additionally, the position requires training team members and maintaining high standards of culinary output.
Responsibilities
- Supervise kitchen operations and staff
- Plan menus and manage food prep
- Ensure quality control and cost compliance
- Train and evaluate kitchen team
Required Skills
- Culinary operations expertise
- Kitchen management
- Menu planning
- Staff supervision
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Supervise, coordinate, and participate in kitchen activities including cleaning, cutting, seasoning, and cooking.
- Suggest weekly breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus for Executive Chef approval.
- Check daily menus and function orders to determine food preparation requirements.
- Prepare food requisitions and conduct quality control checks on prepared items.
- Oversee food portioning and address guest feedback or complaints.
- Manage food waste by utilizing leftovers effectively.
- Inspect delivery supplies for freshness, quality, and quantity.
- Prepare weekly duty rosters and evaluate the performance of kitchen staff.
- Ensure proper usage and maintenance of kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Enforce hotel cost control policies and support other kitchen outlets.
- Coordinate with stewarding to maintain cleanliness in work areas and cold rooms.
- Conduct preliminary interviews and orientation for new staff members.
- Identify training needs and perform cooking duties when necessary.
- Comply with all emergency procedures and department house rules.
Job Specifications:
- Knowledge: Deep understanding of kitchen operations and culinary skills.
- Education: G.C.E. ‘O’ level / ITE / NITEC.
- Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience.
- Personality: Pleasant, polite, with the ability to motivate and control staff.
- Physical Requirements: Fit and healthy.