Chef de Partie – Senior Kitchen Role

About the role

We are looking for a Chef de Partie to join our team in Abu Dhabi and become a hands‑on senior member of the kitchen team at ZUIKOAN. As Chef de Partie, you will personally prepare and plate food and desserts while leading kitchen activity during assigned shifts.

Key responsibilities

• Perform thawing, preparation, fruit cutting, plating and cleaning.
• Prepare and decorate desserts using approved cream‑piping standards.
• Lead through active participation and support routine production work.
• Coordinate tasks, preparation timing and kitchen handovers.
• Check portions, temperature, presentation and product condition.
• Monitor frozen‑product labels, shelf life and traceability.
• Reinforce HACCP, allergen, hygiene and cleaning procedures.
• Demonstrate techniques and coach Commis Chefs constructively.
• Record waste and communicate replenishment or equipment issues.
• Act as the senior kitchen operator during temporary manager absence.
• Maintain consistent food quality and presentation throughout service.

Required profile

• 3+ years of experience in kitchen, bakery, pâtisserie or café operations.
• Previous shift‑lead or practical training experience preferred.
• Food‑safety / HACCP training required.
• Culinary or pastry qualification preferred.
• Functional English communication skills.
• Strong hands‑on kitchen skills.
• Experience with fruit preparation and dessert presentation.
• Confident whipped‑cream piping and finishing skills.
• Ability to lead by example and coach others.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen control.

Required skills

• Fruit cutting.
• Dessert plating.
• Cream piping.
• Portion control.
• Temperature monitoring.
• Frozen product label traceability.
• HACCP procedures.