Demi Chef de Partie

Position Overview

The Demi Chef de Partie will be responsible for preparing specialized meals and substitute items, managing cooking equipment temperatures such as ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters, and ensuring proper thawing of frozen foods. The role involves maintaining portion control, food arrangement, and garnishing standards, as well as meticulous food quality and quantity monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food following recipes and quality standards, including cold foods.
• Maintain food logs and communicate with food and beverage teams about menu specials and stock status.
• Notify the Chef about surplus food items for use in daily specials.
• Provide assistance during busy periods and maintain adherence to presentation standards.
• Support management in recruitment, training, scheduling, appraisal, counseling, discipline, motivation, and coaching of kitchen staff by serving as a role model.
• Adhere to all company policies, safety, and security procedures and promptly report maintenance issues or unsafe conditions.
• Ensure professional appearance and maintain confidentiality and protection of company assets.
• Anticipate guest needs and communicate effectively using professional language.
• Promote positive teamwork, effectively listen to and respond to employee concerns to achieve common goals.
• Comply with quality expectations and perform tasks requiring physical stamina such as standing, sitting, walking for long periods and lifting objects up to 25 pounds.
• Complete additional reasonable duties as directed by supervisors.

Qualifications

• Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant culinary experience.
• Mandatory prior experience in breakfast operations.
• No supervisory experience required.
• No licenses or certifications are mandatory.

Additional Information

This position is categorized under Food and Beverage & Culinary at the Palm Jumeirah location in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is a full-time onsite role and non-management in level.

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts embraces equal employment opportunities and values multicultural diversity within its workforce, providing an inclusive environment for all associates irrespective of disability, veteran status, or other protected classifications.

The St. Regis brand delivers distinguished guest experiences globally, emphasizing bespoke service and signature Butler Service, and is part of Marriott International's portfolio of luxury hotels.