Chef de Partie - Italian Cuisine

Department: Human Resources & Training

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: United Arab Emirates - Dubai

DescriptionOrganise kitchen operations and prepare and serve a range of dishes, whilst supervising junior members of the Kitchen Brigade.

Key Responsibilities\nPrepare in advance food, beverage, material and equipment needed for the service.\nCook and serve dishes according to the restaurant’s menu.\nProvide direction to the Kitchen helpers, including Commis, Cooks, Kitchen Attendants and Stewards.\nClean and re-set their working area.  \nIn absence of Manager, conduct shift briefings to ensure hotel activities and operational requirements are known. \nWork with Superior and People Services Manager to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive. \nConduct on the job training in accordance with the departmental standards and procedures and maintain a record of progress for each staff member.\nProvide input for probation and formal performance appraisal discussions in line with company guideline. \nEnsure new staff attends Corporate Orientation within first month of hire and departmental orientation is completed within first two weeks.\nCoach, counsel and discipline staff in breach of hotel policies and departmental     procedures, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance.\nWork with superior in the preparation and management of the department’s budget and be aware of financial targets.\nRecycle where-ever possible and enforce cost saving measures to staff.\nLog security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements.\nCommunicate to their superior any difficulties, guest or internal customer comment on and other relevant information.\nAdditional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.

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Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseMinimum 5 years of kitchen experience in the same position
English – excellent oral and written skills
Ability to work as part of a team, thrive under pressure in challenging circumstances, and come up with proactive, rational solutions
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Applying a professional, confidential, and ethical approach at all times
Working in a safe, prudent, and organized manner
Proficiency in Excel and Word is beneficial
Passionate for Food & Beverage
Straightforward
Sense of responsibility
Team player
Works well under pressure in the preparation and management of the department’s budget and is aware of financial targets
Recycle wherever possible and enforce cost-saving measures to colleagues
Log security incidents and accidents by hotel requirements

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