Chef de Partie

Summary

Position Summary:

As a Chef De Partie (CDP) you are responsible supporting the Head and Sous Chef in a busy  hotel  kitchen delivering consistently high-quality food, handle front of kitchen.

Ensures the highest standards and consistent quality in the daily preparation and keeps up to date with the new products,  recipes  and preparation techniques.

Chef de Partie Duties and Responsibilities:

• Takes care of daily food preparation and duties assigned by the superiors to meet the standard and the quality  set  by the restaurant.
• Follows the instructions and recommendations from the immediate superiors to complete the daily tasks.
• Coordinates daily tasks with the Sous Chef.
• Able to estimate the daily production needs and checking the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Ensure that the production, preparation and presentation of food are of the highest quality at all times.
• Ensure highest levels of  guest  satisfaction.
• Knowledge of all standard procedures and policies pertaining to food preparation,  receiving , storage and sanitation.
• Full awareness of all  menu  items, their methods of production and presentation standards.
• Follows good preservation standards for the proper handling of all food products at the right temperature.
• Operate and maintain all department equipment and reporting of malfunctioning.
• Ensure effective communication between staff by maintaining a secure and friendly working environment.
• Establishing and maintaining effective inter-departmental working relationships.
• Personally responsible for hygiene,  safety  and correct use of equipment and utensils.
• Ability to produce own work in accordance with a deadline and to assist and encourage others in achieving this aim.
• Checks periodically expiry dates and proper storage of food items in the section.
• Consults daily with Sous Chef and Executive chef on the daily requirements,  functions  and also about any last minute events.
• Guides and trains the subordinates on a daily basis to ensure high  motivation  and economical working environment.
• Should be able to set an example to others for personal hygiene and cleanliness on and off duty.
• Daily feedback collection and reporting of issues as they arise.
• Assess quality control and adhere to hotels service standards.
• Carry out any other duties as required by management.

Qualifications

Education:

Hotel Management Graduate or Culinary Degree with minimum 3 years certification.

Experience:

At least 3 year's experience cooking in a well-established restaurant or  full-service  hotel and/or minimum of 1 year in a supervisory role.