Demi Chef De Partie

About the role

Swissotel Al Ghurair and Swissotel Living Al Ghurair, a 620-room-and-suite upper-upscale hotel in Deira, Dubai, is looking for a Demi Chef De Partie. The role ensures the highest quality and standards of food served, oversees and guides daily kitchen operations while keeping taste, presentation and hygiene consistent, and trains Commis and trainees in theory and practice.

Key responsibilities

• Handle and maintain kitchen equipment, machinery and tools correctly, and ensure proper care and use of all food items in the preparation kitchen.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, sanitation and cleaning in the preparation kitchen, following kitchen manuals.
• Supervise and monitor team members, delegate work, coordinate shifts and give clear instructions for the next team.
• Prepare and check store requisitions in advance, and monitor daily orders for satellite kitchens, managing inter-kitchen transfers and production reports.
• Interact politely and professionally with guests and team members, and uphold the hotel's standards in behaviour and appearance.
• Follow house rules, help enforce them and carry out other duties assigned by supervisors.

Required profile

• Preferred: minimum 3-5 years of experience in the hotel or hospitality industry.
• Demonstrated excellence in strategic leadership and the ability to manage and motivate a kitchen team.
• Creative and passionate about culinary arts, food quality and guest service.
• Ability to perform under high pressure while keeping consistency and quality.
• Eligible to live and work in Dubai; visa costs and flights are covered for selected candidates from their place of origin.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP)
• Knowledge of kitchen operations

What we offer

• Employee benefit card with discounted rates in Accor properties worldwide
• Learning programs through the Accor Academies
• Opportunities to develop and grow within the property and across the group
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities