Chef de Partie (Mediterranean and European Cuisine) at voco® Dubai The Palm

Chef de Partie (Mediterranean and European Cuisine) at voco Dubai The Palm

Hotel: Dubai The Palm (DXBPJ), Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeriah, 566771

Drawing on our years of experience in delivering True Hospitality, voco Hotels, gives people a different choice. Hotels that are reliable enough to depend on, but different enough to be fun. Our new family of hotels are connected by their individual characters that make memorable travel dependable. Unstuffy hotels, where people feel comfortable to relax, and just get on with relaxing. Hotels that stand out from the crowd.

Your day to day

Key Responsibilities:

1. Participate in the preparation of food items according to guest orders of consistent quality following recipe cards, as well as production, portion, and presentation standards; complete mise en place and set-up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.
2. Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare beyond estimated needs.
3. Train, motivate, recommend discipline, and supervise the work of kitchen employees ensuring that all cultural and core standards are met.
4. Have excellent knowledge into menu creation, whilst maintaining quality and controlling costs in a volume food business.
5. Ensure HACCP standards are met and are monitored on a regular basis.
6. Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.
7. Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures; check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up, note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages; return all food items not used to designated storage areas, ensuring to cover/date all perishables; assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per policies.
8. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
9. Personally responsible for hygiene, safety and correct use of equipment and utensils.
10. Ability to produce own work in accordance with a deadline and to assist and encourage others in achieving this aim.
11. Daily feedback collection and reporting of issues as they arise.

What we need from you

• 3 years experience in Mediterranean and European cuisines including at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong background in HACCP procedures and application.
• Good practical, operational and adequate administrative skills.
• A true “team-player” mentality and flexible attitude towards a diverse set of tasks.

What we offer

We’ll reward all your hard work with great salary and benefits – in addition to career development, employee room discounts and great work culture. Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family.

At IHG, we are committed to developing our team and managing our talent and would encourage internal as well as external candidates to apply for any of our vacancies.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Who we are

Join voco hotels where every hotel has its unique charm, and our thoughtful hosts create a home away from home. Seeking individuals with as much character as our vibrant hotels. If you thrive on genuine hospitality, your place is with us at voco hotels.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.