Chef de Partie - Luxury Hotel Kitchen

About the role

The First Group Hospitality, a Dubai-headquartered hospitality management company, is hiring a Chef de Partie in Abu Dhabi. The role manages an assigned kitchen section and ensures food meets the highest standards of quality, consistency, hygiene and service in an exclusive luxury destination. It also directs junior kitchen staff and supports the wider culinary team for regular service, private functions, events and special occasions.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the assigned kitchen section and prepare, cook and present food to approved standards.
• Organize mise en place before each service and coordinate Demi Chefs de Partie, Commis and Kitchen Assistants.
• Train, supervise and give feedback to junior team members.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, portioning, temperature and presentation, and keep the section stocked.
• Complete stock checks, requisitions and usage records; follow storage, labelling, rotation and temperature-control procedures.
• Help with menu preparation, recipe development, tastings and product evaluation.
• Maintain a clean, safe workstation and operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Minimize food waste and communicate with the Sous Chef, Executive Chef and other departments.
• Attend briefings, training sessions and meetings, and perform other duties assigned by management.

Required profile

• Culinary qualification, certificate, diploma or equivalent professional training.
• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, Demi Chef de Partie or in a similar kitchen role.
• Experience in hot and cold kitchen, pastry or butchery is an advantage.
• Experience supervising and training junior kitchen staff.
• Physically fit, able to stand for long periods and work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Required skills

• Food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, presentation and portion control.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, storage and temperature control.
• Strong organization, communication and time-management skills under pressure.