Demi Chef de Partie

Job description

Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain, the first Raffles in Bahrain, is hiring a Demi Chef de Partie for its Mediterranean and Western cuisine kitchen. The role controls a kitchen section, supports the Chef de Partie with mise-en-place and service, and keeps food quality, hygiene and safety standards high.

Responsibilities

• Control and run the section you are responsible for, keeping all areas to the hotel’s standard, and cook food daily according to business requirements
• Organize the shift on the section with the Chef de Partie, covering mise-en-place production and service
• Take orders from the Chef de Partie and carry them out correctly
• Write daily wine, dry store and food requisitions and kitchen transfers for approval by the Executive Chef / Executive Sous Chef to maintain stock rotation
• Work to the portion size, quantity and quality specifications laid down in the recipe index
• Complete the daily checklist for mise-en-place and food storage
• Attend daily and monthly kitchen meetings
• Report equipment failures to the Chef de Cuisine and follow up until repaired
• Keep the section clean and tidy and pass all information to the next shift
• Check Commis Chefs on the section, for example on personal hygiene
• Assist the Chef de Cuisine in composing new recipes and menu ideas
• Adhere to company policy on fire, hygiene and safety

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a fine dining or luxury hotel kitchen
• Culinary diploma or equivalent qualification from a recognised culinary institution
• Proven experience in supervising a section of a professional kitchen
• Excellent knowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP principles
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards
• Proficiency in a variety of cooking techniques and culinary preparations
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills in English, verbal and written
• Proficiency in using modern kitchen equipment and technologies
• Knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques in fine dining

Benefits

• Employee benefit card with discounted rates in Accor hotels worldwide
• Learning programs through Accor Academies
• Opportunity to join the first Raffles in Bahrain

Skills

• HACCP
• Kitchen Supervision
• Mediterranean Cuisine
• Western Cuisine