Chef de Partie - Culinary Team

About the role

Fairmont Dubai, a luxury hotel in the business heart of the city, is looking for a Chef de Partie to manage food preparation within its Culinary team. The role reports to the Executive Sous Chef and is responsible for leading colleagues, maintaining high food standards and supporting the kitchen's daily operations.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct daily shift briefings in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef and promote a disciplined, professional work environment.
• Support, coach, lead and motivate colleagues; share ideas and suggestions in briefings.
• Ensure accurate storeroom requisitions, proper hygiene according to Dubai Municipality, and completed grooming, spot-check and temperature-control sheets.
• Maintain chiller cleanliness, product rotation and minimise wastage and spoilage.
• Keep consistent on-the-job training sessions and liaise daily with the Head Chef on food consistency, quality and guest feedback.
• Take part in monthly EOS committee meetings and act as an extension of the Kitchen Managers.
• Check mise en place daily, assign and follow up tasks according to business volume, and attend training to develop as a leader.

Required profile

• 5 years of culinary experience in a 5-star luxury hotel environment.
• Diploma certification in a culinary discipline preferred; PIC level 3 is an advantage.
• Able to handle pressure and work efficiently in fast-paced environments.
• Strong supervisory and communication skills; food hygiene and safety trained.
• Outgoing, guest-driven personality.
• Physical demands: constant standing and walking, occasional lifting up to 30 lbs, frequent kneeling, pushing and pulling, and occasional use of ladders, stairs and ramps.

Required skills

• Excellent plating and presentation skills.
• Food hygiene and safety knowledge.

What we offer

• Learning programmes through the Academies and career development with national and international promotion opportunities.
• Discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide for colleagues and their families, plus dining and wellness discounts.