Chef De Partie

Company Description

“A passion for perfection”

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is a distinctive group of deluxe hotels where we put the emphasis on our people. We strive to provide a motivating and rewarding environment that attracts inspired and talented people who are willing to bring news ideas, use and develop their knowledge to reinvent their career path.

Swissôtel Al Maqam is Swissôtel’s Second hotel to open in Saudi Arabia. The hotel offers 1624 elegant rooms and suites with modern design, complementing the values of today’s Arab culture.

As part of the prestigious Abraj Al Bait complex, the deluxe Swissôtel Al Maqam is a contemporary five-star hotel located in close proximity to the holy Masjid Al Haraam, overlooking the Ka’aba and the Grand Mosque.

Swissôtel Al Maqam is part of a new urban development, including two restaurants, one executive lounge, two meeting rooms and a business center. It has private entrances that make it easier for our valuable gusts to reach Al Masjid Al Haram.

Job Description

• Ensure the consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte and or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
• Ensure the highest standards and consistent quality in the daily preparation and keep up to date with the new products, recipes and preparation techniques.
• Prepare the daily mis-en-place and food production in different sections of the main kitchen.
• Ensure all kitchen colleagues are aware of standards and expectations.
• Liaise daily with Senior Chef De Partie to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback.
• Continually strive to improve food preparation and presentations.
• Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage.
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards.
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage.
• Maintaining labor cost through productive use of labor and ensuring that resources are properly allocated to support business levels.
• Works closely the Senior Chef De Partie in menu creation and overall guest experience improvement efforts.
• Maintains a safe work environment and is responsible to complete the Weekly Preventative Maintenance Checklist.
• Training and developing kitchen colleagues and ensuring that ongoing training opportunities are communicated to the Senior Chef De Partie an addressed with the colleague.
• Assume supervisory responsibilities during the absence of the Senior Chef de Partie/ Sous Chef.
• Follow and deliver all Leading Quality Assurance Standards for your position.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the culinary field required.
• Diploma certification in a culinary discipline preferred.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities.
• Highly responsible & reliable.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.
  
  

Additional Information

• Prior experience working with Opera or a related system
• Fluency in English
• customer related experience an asset Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment Excellent communication skills and a professional presentation Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team Your team and working environment: In 1-2 sentences, introduce the team, property or office environment in a way that reflects the culture Note: Customization may be included for any specific local or legislative requirements, such as work permits
  
  

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent