Chef De Partie

Applications are invited for the position of Chef De Partie

Position within: Production Department

Reports to: Sous Chef

Location : Dubai International Airport

Category : Culinary

Department : F&B Production

Key Accountabilities

Responsible for timely and efficient preparation of all departmental/section food items according to the specifications, recipes and passenger load requirements.

Monitor product storage, handling and consumption at all stages of production ensuring compliance to production standards and specifications.

Monitor portion and waste control to optimise cost. Actively participate in creating awareness on waste, material usage and efficiency; investigate variances and take corrective action

Train and communicate to staff on products, processes, menus, ingredients and equipment in the area of operation on an ongoing basis.

Manage resource allocations in terms of material, staff and equipment in a logical and effective manner to deliver desired outputs of the department.

Propose, define and implement ways to reduce costs/ expenses in a pro-active manner and act as a bridge between seniors and the team, for cascade and escalation of issues/ideas.

Propose and implement recipe/ specification revisions in accordance with established procedures.

Monitor and report equipment downtime and work with concerned team to design preventive maintenance schedules for his/her area/section.

Train and guide the team to ensure scheduling and prioritizing of work to avoid any delays or quality concerns and to accommodate late orders or changes where reasonable.

Adhere and apply all systems and procedures applicable in the workplace in accordance with company policies including but not limited to SOPs, GMPs, ISO9001-2008 QMS, OHSAS etc

Education Qualification:
High school diploma or Diploma in Hotel Management

Work Experience:
Minimum of 4 years* experience in the culinary field

Preferred

Knowledge and experience of food products and processes in a facility with extensive in-house production.

Excellent knowledge and understanding of all aspects of cooking. International recipe exposure

Some exposure to creating recipes, menu development and costing

Skills

Strong communication skills

Working knowledge of automated machines in kitchen or bakery, knife skills

Food preparation and presentation skills

Willingness to take on responsibility and ability

Effective delegation skills

Problem solving and decision making ability in real time, creative and out of box thinking

Strong planning skills

Willingness to learn, adapt and train him/herself in line with the organizational growth and technical advances