Chef de Partie

Overview

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join their team located in Ummahat Islands 2-3, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia. This full-time, on-site role contributes to maintaining the luxury service standards The Ritz-Carlton brand is reputed for worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Prepare special dishes or substitute products as required.
• Manage oven, grill, and rotisserie temperatures to ensure proper cooking.
• Defrost frozen foods in refrigerators appropriately.
• Ensure correct portion sizes, food plating, and garnishing.
• Maintain food records and oversee the quality and quantity of prepared meals.
• Request assistance during high workload periods and communicate needs effectively.
• Notify the head chef about surplus food to be utilized in daily specials.
• Inform Food and Beverage staff of rejected products and available special menu items.
• Ensure food product quality is maintained throughout preparation.
• Prepare and cook food in compliance with recipes, quality, presentation standards, and preparation checklists.
• Prepare cold dishes as required.
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluation, advising, discipline, motivation, and coaching.
• Act as a role model within the team by exemplifying professional conduct.
• Comply with all company and safety policies, report accidents and unsafe conditions, and participate in safety training and certification.
• Maintain a neat and professional personal appearance and protect company confidentiality and assets.
• Anticipate and address guest service needs promptly and professionally.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues.
• Foster positive working relationships and support team objectives by addressing coworkers’ concerns appropriately.
• Ensure compliance with food quality and service expectations.
• Endure prolonged periods of standing, walking, sitting, and perform physical movements such as stretching, bending, twisting, and stooping.
• Lift, transport, push, pull, and position objects weighing up to 25 pounds unassisted.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications

• Vocational or technical school diploma in related fields preferred.
• Minimum of three years' relevant culinary experience.
• No supervisory experience is required.
• No licenses or certifications are mandatory.

Work Environment and Culture

The Ritz-Carlton embraces diversity and ensures equal opportunity employment, welcoming candidates from various backgrounds. The company is committed to maintaining a respectful environment free from discrimination based on disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

As part of The Ritz-Carlton team, associates learn and uphold the 'Gold Standards' which include the employee promise, credo, and service values, fostering pride in their work and team.

Additional Information

• Job Number: 26120442
• Category: Food and Beverage & Culinary
• Location: Ummahat Islands 2-3, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
• Schedule: Full Time
• Position Type: Non-Management