Chef de Partie – Culinary (CDP)

About the role

Plaza Premium Group is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join its high‑volume kitchen operations in the United Arab Emirates. You will play a key part in delivering premium food quality, controlling costs, and ensuring a seamless guest experience across airport lounges and other premium venues.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and execute food production according to Sous Chef guidelines.
• Maintain strict hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards in your station.
• Check ingredient quality, coordinate with purchasing, and manage stock levels.
• Assist in roster planning for Commis staff and support scheduling needs.
• Prepare Middle Eastern and international dishes with consistent quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Monitor FIFO, buffet replenishment, and food‑cost budgets.
• Implement fire‑prevention, hazard handling, first‑aid, and kitchen‑safety best practices.
• Conduct inspections, spot checks, and submit daily operational reports via the CPR system.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of relevant culinary experience, preferably in hotel, catering or high‑volume environments.
• At least 3 years of experience working in the Middle East with knowledge of Arabic cuisine.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends and public holidays in a 24/7 airport setting.
• Flexibility to be deployed across any Plaza Premium Group operation in the UAE or internationally.
• Professional attitude, strong teamwork, and commitment to premium guest service.

Required skills

• Food cost control
• Food preparation
• Fire prevention
• Hazard handling
• Scheduling
• First aid
• Hygiene, sanitation and cleanliness
• Kitchen safety

What we offer

• Dynamic work environment within a leading airport‑services brand.
• Opportunities for career growth across multiple locations.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.