Demi Chef de Partie - Bakery at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal

About the Role

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal invites applications for the role of Demi Chef de Partie specializing in the bakery section. This non-management position is based on-site at their facility located in Al Maqta Area, Abu Dhabi. The role involves preparing specific bakery-related food items, managing kitchen operations to guarantee quality and consistency, and working collaboratively with the culinary team to uphold the hotel's distinguished service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare specialty meals or substitutes as required, including bakery items.
• Regulate and monitor temperatures of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters to ensure proper cooking.
• Defrost food items properly by transferring from freezer to refrigerator.
• Ensure correct portion sizes, food presentation, garnishing, and cleanliness in preparation.
• Maintain food logs accurately to track kitchen activity.
• Oversee quantity and quality of food being prepared to comply with standards.
• Communicate with team members to request assistance during peak periods.
• Report surplus food items to the Chef for inclusion in daily specials.
• Inform Food & Beverage staff about daily menu specials and items out of stock.
• Prepare and cook food following prescribed recipes, company quality, and presentation guidelines.
• Prepare cold food items as required.
• Collaborate with management in staff-related functions such as hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, and motivation.
• Serve as a role model by adhering to company policies and safety procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or incidents promptly.
• Maintain a professional and clean personal appearance and confidentiality regarding proprietary information.
• Identify guests' service needs and address them proactively.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with guests and team members.
• Support team members in achieving collective objectives and respond thoughtfully to concerns.
• Comply with required quality standards consistently.
• Physically meet job demands including standing, sitting, walking for extended periods, and lifting or moving objects up to 25 pounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum three years of experience in a related culinary role.
• Educational background from a technical, trade, or vocational institute.
• No supervisory experience is required.
• No mandatory licensing or certification needed.

Additional Information

This position is full-time and located on-site with The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal. The role aligns with Marriott International's commitment to equal opportunity, embracing diversity and inclusion. Employees are expected to uphold The Ritz-Carlton's renowned service standards, such as the Gold Standards, Employee Promise, and Service Values to ensure a luxurious guest experience.