Chef de Partie (all sections) - SHAMI Cuisine

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Chef de Partie (all sections) - SHAMI Cuisine

Are you a passionate foodie who is not afraid of thinking outside the box? Ready for a sizzling career move? You will play a pivotal role in our kitchen working alongside a fantastic team. The food you prepare, cook, and serve makes our guests smile and wanting more.

What you will be doing:

• Under the general guidance and supervision of the Sous Chef, assists in directing and controlling the whole food production.
• Actively share ideas, opinions, and suggestions to improve the environment and menus.
• Ensure consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte and/or buffet menus according to property recipes and standards.
• Communicate effectively with the rest of the team and thrive for guest feedback.
• Assist in development and implementation of standards, recipes, portion sizes, and costing.
• Assist within the kitchen operation, daily market lists, and inter-kitchen transfers as required and submit to the Executive Chef. Check and taste all buffet, displays, and banqueting set-ups in accordance with the Executive Chef’s specifications and take action if discrepancies are seen immediately.
• During peak hours (i.e., lunch and dinner), Chef de Partie is to be stationed at the outlet kitchen or buffet to ensure food is served according to the Executive Chef’s specifications.
• Guide the Culinary Team to prepare food according to standardized recipes and specifications to maintain consistency and ensure all Sofitel quality standards and food cost standards are met.
• Ensure food waste is kept to a minimum through proper rotation, labeling, and storing of food.
• Adhere to Food Safety guidelines ensuring that all food products are handled, stored, prepared, and served safely.
• Ensure that the kitchen work area is clean, organized, and that the equipment is functional.
• Promote teamwork and morale within the kitchen and with all other departments.

Qualifications

Experience and skills include:

• 4-6 years cooking experience including high-end, high-volume luxury hotel.
• At least 2 years in the same position in luxury hotels.
• Food Safety Certificate or recognized international equivalent.
• Must have experience and be proficient in both a la carte and production cooking.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be an effective supervisor, trainer, administrator, and team player with strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Must be innovative, detail-oriented, and quality conscious.

Physical Aspects of Position (included but not limited to):

• Constant standing and walking throughout the shift.
• Frequent lifting and carrying heavy items.
• Constant kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting.
• Frequent ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps.

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:

Sofitel Shahd Al-Madinah boasts a landmark location in the center of Madinah, a short walk from the northern entrance of the Al-Masjid an-Nabawi. The property features 469 keys, including the most luxurious suite in Madinah, two- and three-bedroom suites, three dining outlets, an executive lounge, two meeting rooms, and a fitness center with a gym, standing out as a beacon of modern luxury and French savoir-faire, blending the brand’s unique sense of joie de vivre with the very best of the local.

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