Demi Chef de Partie – Kitchen Team

About the role

Rotana Hotels is seeking a motivated Demi Chef de Partie to join its kitchen team in Abu Dhabi. The role involves supporting senior chefs in daily operations and ensuring high‑quality food preparation for guests.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Partie or Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Prepare mise‑en‑place and produce dishes according to menu specifications.
• Maintain hygienic work areas in line with hotel standards.
• Control food stock and monitor food cost within the assigned section.
• Set up buffets and support special functions.
• Coordinate with other kitchen sections to manage cleanliness, wastage and cost control.
• Lead and instruct junior staff in food preparation tasks.

Required profile

• Professional kitchen apprenticeship or chef training course.
• Previous experience in quality establishments with strong culinary skills.
• Good command of English.
• Positive, dynamic attitude and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Competencies such as effective communication, teamwork, adaptability and customer focus.

Required skills

• Food preparation
• Mise‑en‑place
• Food stock control
• Cost control
• Buffet setup