Chef de Partie - Banquet Kitchen

About JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

Situated on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai's vibrant downtown, the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai is a dynamic 5-star hotel featuring two towers with 1608 rooms, breathtaking views of the city and waterfront, and a range of world-class amenities including an outdoor pool, fitness center, spa, and ten diverse restaurants. The hotel provides extensive event spaces including a grand ballroom and outdoor venues.

Role Overview

The Chef de Partie in the Banquet Kitchen will prepare specialized meals, manage food temperatures across various cooking equipment, and handle food storage and thawing processes carefully. The role involves controlling portion sizes, plating, and garnishing while maintaining logs for food inventory and quality. Collaboration with the Chef and Food & Beverage team ensures efficient communication about menu specials, stock levels, and daily menu adjustments.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items following recipes, presentation, and quality standards.
• Monitor food quality and quantity regularly, ensuring compliance with operational standards.
• Communicate kitchen needs during high-demand periods and coordinate with service staff regarding menu changes.
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, motivating, and coaching kitchen staff.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety, security, and hygiene policies and report any unsafe conditions or incidents promptly.
• Maintain a professional appearance and confidentiality, and protect company assets.
• Anticipate guest service needs and support teamwork to achieve shared goals.
• Perform physical tasks such as standing or walking for extended periods and moving moderate weights safely.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education from a Technical, Trade, or Vocational School.
• A minimum of three years of relevant culinary experience is required.
• No supervisory experience is expected.
• No licenses or certifications are mandated.

Additional Information

• Location: Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE.
• Job Category: Food and Beverage & Culinary.
• Position Type: Non-Management, Full-Time.
• This is not a remote role; on-site presence is required.

Employee Benefits and Opportunities

• Global career prospects with Marriott's extensive hotel portfolio.
• Professional growth via training with top industry experts.
• Advancement opportunities aligned with training and promotion policies.
• Competitive salary combined with accommodations, meals while on duty, and transportation.
• World-class leadership and development programs.
• Recognition initiatives for outstanding performance.
• Significant discounts on accommodations across more than 10,000 hotels worldwide.
• Discounted dining in hotel restaurants and bars, including for friends and family.
• Comprehensive medical and life insurance coverage.
• Supportive tools and environment to efficiently manage daily tasks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JW Marriott and Marriott International welcome applicants from all backgrounds, actively fostering diversity and inclusion. The company commits to non-discrimination and values the rich cultural and experiential mix among associates, aiming to provide a respectful and collaborative workplace.