Demi Chef de Partie

About the role

Grand Mercure Dubai City, a 5-star Accor hotel with 361 rooms, diverse dining venues and modern meeting facilities, is looking for a Demi Chef de Partie. The role controls a specific kitchen section, keeps standards and ensures smooth running of the section, working closely with the Chef de Partie.

Key responsibilities

• Cook food daily according to business needs, following portion size, quantity and quality set out in the recipe index.
• Organise the shift with the Chef de Partie on mise-en-place production and service, and take orders from him or her.
• Write daily wine, dry store, food requisitions and kitchen transfers with the Chef de Partie, for approval by the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef.
• Maintain good employee relations, motivate colleagues and check Commis Chefs on the section, for example on personal hygiene.
• Complete the daily checklist for mise-en-place and food storage, and keep the section clean and tidy.
• Report machinery and equipment failures to the Chef de cuisine and follow up on repairs; record accidents and sickness in the logbook.
• Check the main information board for banquet changes and pass information to the next shift.
• Attend daily and monthly meetings with the Chef de cuisine and other meetings requested by the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef.
• Assist the Chef de cuisine in composing new recipes and menu ideas.
• Adhere to the company's fire, hygiene and safety policy.

Required profile

• Experience in a similar role.
• Hands-on approach with a can-do work style.
• Commitment to exceptional guest service and a passion for hospitality.
• Ability to find creative solutions and take ownership of assigned duties.
• Personal integrity and strong communication skills.