Demi Chef de Partie - Seasonal

Support the Chef de Partie by preparing, presenting, storing and serving a selection of dishes.

Key Responsibilities

The job of Demi Chef de Partie is executed satisfactorily when:

• Prepare in advance food, beverage, material and equipment needed for the service. Cook and serve dishes according to the restaurant’s menu.
• Provide direction to the Kitchen helpers, including Commis, Cooks, Kitchen Attendants and Stewards.
• Clean and re-set their working area.
• Work with Superior and People Services Manager to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive. Duties include:
• Coaching, counseling and disciplining staff in breach of hotel policies and departmental procedures, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance.
• Work with superior in the preparation and management of the department’s budget and is aware of financial targets.
• Recycle where-ever possible and enforce cost saving measures to staff.
• Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

EDUCATION:
High School or equivalent

HACCP certification

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 1 year kitchen experience

LANGUAGE:
Local language – excellent oral and written skills where necessary
English – excellent oral and written skills
Additional language - beneficial

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work as part of a team, thrive under pressure in challenging circumstances and come up with proactive, rational solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Applying a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times
• Working in a safe, prudent and organized manner

INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS

To fill this position the candidate must identify with the Kempinski core values, in addition they should be especially:

• Passionate for Food & Beverage
• People Oriented
• Passionate for European luxury
• Entrepreneurial
• Straightforward
• Sense of responsibility
• Team player
• Flexible and reliable
• Tolerant and open minded
• Works well under pressure