Chef de Partie - Main Kitchen - Jumeirah Carlton Tower

An opportunity has arisen for a Chef de Partie to join the Main Kitchen team at Jumeirah Carlton Tower. The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• Demonstrate exceptional culinary skills in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of high-quality dishes in accordance with the hotel's standards.
• Collaborate with the executive chef and sous chef in creating innovative and enticing menus, considering guest preferences, dietary restrictions, and seasonal ingredients.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards, including proper handling, storage, and sanitation practices in the kitchen.
• Work closely with other members of the culinary team, providing support and assistance as needed, and contributing to a positive and efficient kitchen environment.
• Maintain a keen focus on quality control, conducting regular inspections of ingredients, finished dishes, and presentation to uphold the hotel's culinary excellence.
• Assist in the training and development of junior kitchen staff, ensuring they follow established recipes, techniques, and presentation standards.
• Manage and control kitchen inventory, including monitoring stock levels, and minimizing wastage to optimize cost efficiency.
• Ensure strict compliance with the hotel's culinary standards, policies, and procedures, striving for continuous improvement in food quality and service.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to address guest feedback and preferences, ensuring a seamless dining experience and high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Execute assigned sections of the menu during service periods, maintaining consistency, speed, and precision in food preparation and presentation.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Formal culinary training or relevant education from a recognized culinary institute.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a professional kitchen, with a focus on high-end or luxury hotel environments.
• Proficient in various culinary techniques, cooking methods, and a diverse range of international cuisines, demonstrating creativity and innovation.
• Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks efficiently, including coordinating with other kitchen staff and maintaining a well-organized and clean work area.
• Certification in food safety and hygiene, ensuring a deep understanding of safe food handling practices and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with kitchen colleagues, sous chefs, and other staff members, contributing to a positive and efficient working environment.

Besides generous F&B benefits and reduced hotel rates across our hotels globally, this role has excellent employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant who likes to associate themselves with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry. This includes:

• Competitive salary + excellent service charge
• Extra holiday for significant Birthdays (21, 30, 40, etc.)
• Life insurance
• Jumeirah perks website access - discount F&B and Spa treatment discount
• Lieu day if you work on Bank Holidays
• Dry cleaning of uniform or Business attire
• Meals on duty
• Employee assistance programs
• Wellness benefits - Chiropodist, Flu jabs, and more!
• Taxi service after hours
• Social events & recognitions programs
• Ongoing training & development
• Wedding/Baby gift
• Cycle scheme
• Internal transfer scheme
• Eye test and discount for VDU users
• Dental cash back plan
• External transfer scheme

If you think you could be a match for this position, please apply today! All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.