Demi Chef de Partie

Position Overview

The Demi Chef de Partie will be responsible for preparing specialized meals and substitutes, managing oven and grill temperatures, properly thawing food items, and ensuring portion control, presentation, and garnishing of dishes. The role involves maintaining food preparation logs, monitoring the quality and quantity of food, and communicating with the management and service teams regarding specials, availability, and food usage.

Key Duties

• Prepare and cook cold and hot foods according to recipes, quality, and presentation standards, and follow food preparation checklists.
• Regulate the temperature of kitchen equipment such as ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters to maintain food quality.
• Pull food items from freezer to thaw in refrigerators appropriately and maintain food logs.
• Monitor food quality and quantity, and report excess food items for possible daily specials.
• Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and stock availability.
• Assist management by participating in hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, counseling, discipline, motivation, and coaching of employees, while serving as a role model.
• Ensure strict compliance with company safety and security protocols, reporting any maintenance issues, accidents, injuries, or unsafe conditions promptly.
• Maintain a clean, professional personal appearance and safeguard company confidential information and assets.
• Effectively communicate with guests and team members, providing quality service and support to meet common goals.
• Perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, lifting objects up to 25 pounds independently, and other duties as requested by supervisors.

Qualifications

• Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a similar culinary role.
• Supervisory Experience: Not required.
• Certifications: None required.

Additional Information

The role is based in West Crescent, Dubai, UAE, and is classified under Food and Beverage & Culinary. The position is full time onsite and categorized as non-management. The company is committed to equal opportunity employment, valuing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment where associates’ unique backgrounds are celebrated.

W Hotels encourages originality and innovation, offering opportunities to work in a dynamic culture that reinvents luxury standards globally. Joining W Hotels connects you with a global network under Marriott International where you can grow, belong, and thrive professionally.