Chef De Partie - Garage Production

About the role

W Hotels is hiring a full-time, non-management Chef De Partie for its garage production kitchen in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The role covers preparing meals and dishes to recipe and quality standards, cooking and serving food, and supporting the kitchen team.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare special meals or substitute items, and prepare cold foods.
• Regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills and roasters, and pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator.
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement and garnish, and monitor the quality and quantity of food prepared.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and the food preparation checklist.
• Maintain food logs and inform the Chef of excess food items for daily specials.
• Tell food and beverage service staff about menu specials and out-of-stock items, and anticipate guests' service needs.
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counselling, disciplining and motivating staff, and act as a role model.
• Follow company and safety policies, report accidents and unsafe conditions, complete safety training, and keep a clean, professional appearance.

Required profile

• At least 3 years of related work experience.
• No supervisory experience required.
• Preferred: a technical, trade or vocational school degree.
• Able to stand, sit or walk for long periods, reach overhead and below the knees, and lift up to 25 pounds without assistance.