Chef de Partie - Olea Kitchen

Overview

Join the prestigious St. Regis Hotels & Resorts as a Chef de Partie at Olea Kitchen located on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi. This full-time, onsite role involves supervising kitchen staff and ensuring the excellence of culinary presentations and food quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and organize the daily activities of cooks and kitchen personnel.
• Design the presentation of dishes and create appealing food displays.
• Maintain proper food portioning, arrangement, and garnishing to ensure high standards.
• Track food preparation quantities and update Food & Beverage service teams regarding menu specials and unavailable items.
• Prepare special dietary meals or alternatives as required.
• Support kitchen staff by providing necessary tools and assistance.
• Manage inventory levels of kitchen stock and consumables.
• Maintain thorough kitchen logs related to food safety and product quality.
• Verify food items meet quality standards and escalate issues to management.
• Assist management with recruitment, training, scheduling, evaluations, counseling, discipline, motivation, and coaching of kitchen employees.
• Adhere to all organizational safety and security protocols and report any hazards or incidents promptly.
• Ensure personal appearance and uniforms comply with professionalism standards; maintain confidentiality of sensitive company information and safeguard company assets.
• Respond to guest service needs professionally and clearly communicate with team members.
• Foster positive workplace relationships and a collaborative team environment.
• Meet established quality expectations and standards consistently.
• Maintain physical stamina for prolonged standing, sitting, walking, and performing tasks involving bending, lifting up to 25 pounds, pulling, and stooping.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical, trade, or vocational school degree related to culinary arts.
• Between 4 and 6 years of relevant culinary work experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a supervisory role within the kitchen environment.
• No specific licenses or certifications required.

Additional Information

At St. Regis and Marriott International, equal employment opportunities are actively promoted and diversity is celebrated. The brand is known for combining traditional elegance with contemporary service excellence across its luxury hotel and resort portfolio worldwide. Joining this team offers opportunities to work with a global network dedicated to refined guest experiences and team member growth.