Chef de Partie (Pastry) - Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort

Job summary

Candidate profile

• A high school diploma or GED plus four years of relevant culinary, food and beverage, or related professional experience is accepted.
• Alternatively, a two-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or a related major plus two years of relevant experience is accepted.

Culinary standards and production

• Supervise preparation and production of hot and cold food items for buffet and à la carte menus according to recipes and specifications.
• Maintain food preparation, handling, storage, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Plan food quantities and plating requirements for restaurant, banquet, and pastry shop operations.
• Communicate production needs, prepare production lists, and estimate daily restaurant production requirements.
• Assist in developing daily and seasonal menu items.
• Prepare and cook food for regular service, special guests, and functions.
• Check raw and cooked food quality and create decorative food displays.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including HACCP, OSHA, ASI, and Health Department requirements.

Kitchen team leadership

• Supervise and coordinate cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
• Lead shift teams while personally preparing food and executing requests to specification.
• Supervise and manage kitchen employees and perform their duties when needed.
• Build trust, respect, cooperation, and open working relationships among team members.
• Cross-train employees and maintain productivity and operational readiness.
• Assume Sous Chef duties during the Sous Chef's absence.

Goals and guest service

• Set and support kitchen performance, budget, team, safety, and operational goals.
• Investigate, report, and follow up on employee accidents and implement company safety standards.
• Manage daily operations to meet quality standards and customer expectations.
• Handle guest problems and complaints and obtain feedback on product quality and service.
• Coach employees, train staff on menu items, and participate in performance and hiring activities.

Schedule and position

• The role is scheduled as full time.
• The position type is listed as Management.

Workplace

• The position is located at Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, on Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Street in Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
• The posting states that the role is not remote.