Chef de Partie | Four Season
Job Description
About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
On an exclusive island in the heart of the Kingdom’s capital, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, with its unique architecture, has become an iconic landmark that soars as a destination in its own right, combining the best of a beach holiday and an urban getaway.
About the role:
We are currently looking to hire a Chef De Partie.
The Chef De Partie is responsible for supervising and overseeing the preparation of food items for guest orders ensuring consistent quality. This role requires a special talent and passion for ensuring the culinary team delivers the highest of culinary consistently and ensuring that our food offering is at the center of our guest experience. This role is reporting into the Chef de Cuisine.
Key Functions
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Participates in the preparation of food items according to guest orders of consistent quality following recipe cards, as well as production, portion, and presentation standards; complete mis en place and set-up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.
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Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not prepare beyond estimated needs.
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Train, motivate, recommend discipline, and supervise the work of kitchen employees ensuring that all cultural and core standards are met.
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Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.
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Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures; check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up; note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages; return all food items not used to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables; assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per policies.
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Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
What you bring:
1. Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a high-end hotel or fine dining establishment.
2. Extensive knowledge of culinary techniques, ingredients, and flavor profiles.
3. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
5. Leadership skills to effectively train and mentor junior team members.
6. Attention to detail and a passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences.
7. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and demanding work environment, while maintaining composure and professionalism.
8. Formal culinary training and relevant certifications are highly desirable.
9. Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required by the hotel's operational needs.
What do we offer
Tax free Salary, Service charge, complimentary full board living accommodation in a high quality, well-resourced staff housing, paid home leave tickets, vibrant social and sporting events, free transportation to and from work, end of Service Gratuity, excellent Learning & Development Program, Vibrant staff fitness facilities including Swimming Pool and many more.
