Chef de Partie

About the company

AZADEA Group is a premier lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 40 leading international franchise concepts in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishings, sporting goods, multimedia, and beauty and cosmetics across the Middle East and Africa. The company operates in 13 countries and oversees more than 700 stores.

Job purpose

The Chef de Partie is responsible for overseeing a specific area of production in the kitchen. They manage staff to uphold quality, standards, and excellent service. Additionally, they are tasked with enhancing operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food orders following prescribed recipes and the chef’s instructions. Maintain cleanliness and adhere to food safety standards to fulfill restaurant orders efficiently. Keep storage areas clean and follow all food safety protocols and measures.
• Operate semi-complex equipment and machines, prioritizing routine tasks to enhance efficiency. Monitor kitchen materials to ensure proper degreasing, cleaning, and storage practices are consistently maintained.
• Carry out operational tasks by following established processes. Oversee opening and closing duties, ensuring compliance with standards and internal procedures.
• Follow mandatory procedures and work methods to ensure environmental safety and personal well-being, including enforcing safety rules for kitchen equipment.
• Communicate special menu items, out-of-stock items, and event information to front-of-house staff, ensuring they are informed and prepared for special events and reservations.
• Perform routine inventory control tasks, checking quantities, quality, and availability against records and following established inventory control procedures.
• Supervise operational and frontline staff to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and in line with defined standards. Oversee station employees to maintain consistent compliance with portion sizes, cooking methods, quality, and kitchen policies.
• Guide and train the kitchen crew daily to foster high motivation within the team.

Qualifications

Language and technical skills

Language proficiency

• Fluency in English.
• Fluency in Arabic is a plus.

Specific expertise

• Knowledge of various cuisines, cooking techniques, and cooking sections.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Food safety level

Level two.

Education

Technical degree in hospitality management or a related field.

Experience

Two to four years of experience in food and beverage operations or a similar role.

Behavioral competencies

Customer focus Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions. For example, probes deeply into customer needs to identify less obvious interests or expectations. Consistently goes above and beyond to understand customer requirements and surpass expectations.

Directs work Provides direction, delegates, and removes obstacles to get work done. For example, asks questions to understand the desired outcomes for the role; confirms accountabilities with others so that work can be done effectively and efficiently; and informs stakeholders when delays or problems will affect them.

Develops talent Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals. For example, shares their experience and expertise with others when asked and provides constructive feedback and other support for their development.

Communicates effectively Develops and delivers communications across multiple modes that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example, seeks out others’ perspectives and asks good questions. Shares information people want to know and provides appropriate context and details when speaking.

Self-development Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged through both formal and informal development channels. For example, demonstrates a strong commitment to personal development by continuously updating knowledge, skills, and abilities, and shows enthusiasm for learning opportunities.

Azadea Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by relevant local laws.

Organization: Paul Café Primary location: United Arab Emirates, Manar Mall Schedule: Full-time Unposting date: Ongoing