Demi Chef De Partie - Main Kitchen - Jumeirah Mina Al Salam

About Jumeirah

Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different brand promise. Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated signature dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience.

Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities. As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments. Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.

Jumeirah Group's newest resort Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab will lead a new generation of Group's ultra-luxury portfolio. Nestled at the tip of a peninsula at the heart of Dubai's largest private beach, with design influences of a futuristic superyacht, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab will feature 303 rooms, 84 suites, and 82 serviced residences set amid private landscaped gardens. It encompasses specially integrated wellness and leisure destinations and an impressive line-up of signature restaurants, including a new concept comprising 4 restaurants in 1. With all rooms offering a panoramic vista over the Arabian Sea, this statement property will mark a new epoch for Jumeirah Group.

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a Demi Chef de Partie to join our team in Main Kitchen at Jumeirah Mina Al Salam. The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

1. Take orders from the Chef de Partie and carry them out in the correct manner.
2. Write daily wine, dry store, food requisitions and kitchen transfers on the appropriate forms for the approval of Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef to achieve the high stock rotation desired in their section following instructions from the Chef De Partie.
3. Work to the specifications received by the Chef de Partie regarding portion size, quantity and quality as laid down in the recipe index.
4. Ensure the highest standards and consistent quality in the daily preparation and keep up to date with the new products, recipes, and preparation techniques.
5. Organize shifting in the section associated with mis-en-place production and its service with the Chef de Partie.
6. Responsible for completing the daily checklist regarding mise-en-place and food storage.
7. Ensures that the designated section, equipment, and utensils are always kept clean and tidy in adherence to the standards required by the restaurant.
8. Collaborate with the executive chef and sous chef in creating innovative and enticing menus, considering guest preferences, dietary restrictions, and seasonal ingredients.
9. Attend daily meetings with the Chef de Cuisine and other meetings as requested by the Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef.
10. Pass all information to the next shift about functions.

About You:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

1. Formal culinary training or relevant education from a recognized culinary institute.
2. Progressive experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in the same role, with a focus in high-end restaurants or luxury hotel environments.
3. Skilled in a diverse array of culinary techniques and cooking methods, with a preferred specialty in the Mediterranean cuisine.

About the Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package including dental coverage, flights home, life insurance, incentive programs, and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.