Chef De Partie

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Chef de Partie to join the catering operations of a VIP lounge in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, on a full-time basis. The job summary is that the successful candidate will manage an assigned kitchen section, prepare high-quality food according to approved menus and recipes, and ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards. Reporting to the General Manager, the candidate will prepare and cook food according to approved menus, recipes, and production requirements, and ensure that food is prepared and presented in line with company quality standards. Key responsibilities include responsibility for the daily operation of the assigned section, proper portion control, minimizing food waste, monitoring the quality and freshness of ingredients, ensuring their proper storage, and applying FIFO and FEFO principles during preparation and storage. The Chef de Partie must maintain high standards of personal hygiene, kitchen cleanliness, and food safety, follow HACCP procedures and company food safety policies, coordinate with the Sous Chef and other kitchen sections to ensure smooth food production, assist in monitoring stock levels, report shortages or damaged ingredients, ensure that all kitchen equipment and work areas are properly cleaned and maintained, support and guide Commis Chefs and other junior kitchen staff when required, complete production on time according to the daily meal schedule, and report any food quality, safety, equipment, or operational issues to the immediate supervisor. The candidate will also perform other kitchen-related duties assigned by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef. Applicants must have previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar kitchen position; experience in restaurant or institutional catering is preferred. Good knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen operations, HACCP, and food safety standards is required, along with the ability to work efficiently under pressure, meet production deadlines, follow standardized recipes and production procedures, and work effectively in a high-volume catering environment. Key competencies include food preparation and cooking skills, section and kitchen management skills, food safety and hygiene knowledge, portion and waste control skills, teamwork and communication skills, time management, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a high-volume catering environment. Candidates must be willing to work on remote or large-scale catering projects in Saudi Arabia. Employment details are full-time employment in Saudi Arabia, with local transfer candidates preferred where applicable; candidates applying through local transfer must have a transferable Iqama where applicable. Applicants of all nationalities are welcome.

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