Job Description
The Team
Our culinary team is an integral piece of the puzzle. They are cultured yet trendy hosts with an innate ability to anticipate guests’ needs by being in the right place at the right time and delivering a hospitality experience that goes above and beyond - crafting exciting memories for our guests that last a lifetime.
The Candidate
As chef de partie, you will join a committed culinary team, driven with the intent of delivering ‘FIVE-star’ culinary experiences to an international diaspora in the heart of vibrant Dubai and Zurich.
The VIBE at FIVE is all about performing optimally while having the best professional experience of your life. You will be expected to have a passion for your role, disrupt norms all whilst having the best time of your life.
As our ideal candidate, you have proven experience in a highly active environment. Your organizational, communication, and leadership skills are second to none and you enjoy developing guest solutions that break boundaries.
We are looking for a natural self-starter who demonstrates creative and critical thinking abilities, can focus on, and execute, tasks with a sharp eye for detail. An outgoing, people-friendly personality with an ability to think ‘on your feet’ during changing situations is also essential.
You’ll work closely with the management team to develop constantly evolving service goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists Sous Chef /Executive Chef in the supervision of all colleagues engaged in the kitchen.
- Attends daily meetings with Executive Chef/ Sous Chef and all other Senior Chefs regarding the updates for the day and review the list of things to do for maximum 2 days thereafter
- Holds meeting with the colleagues in each particular kitchen to discuss what has been carried out in the Chef’s meeting and some other issues.
- Establishes culinary standards for the specialty of each kitchen which includes banqueting that caters to a number of guests.
- Plans menus and compile recipes for food tasting to be approved by Executive Chef and or Sous Chef.
- Inspects 4 times daily all food stores and refrigerated areas and suggest, where necessary, correct storage methods to comply with Health and Safety regulations as discussed further in this book
- Checks any spoilage and ensure regular turnover of food items and inform the Executive Chef or Sous Chef
- Checks on a daily basis food preparation, individual costs, quality, quantity inventories and portion control.
- During service periods, personally runs the hot plate and assist when needed and to ensure that the presentation as well as quality of the food is in accordance with the established standards
- Conducts training and thorough briefing on the correct usage of kitchen equipment and machinery and to check that this is carried out in the correct manner by all kitchen colleagues
- Creates internal operating process to ensure food is always consistent and making tools available to the line colleagues for implementing consistency within the system
- Should be updated with current market trends in pastry and bakery and have an approach to make great experiences for guest dinning
- Should be aware of the competition and industry knowledge of new techniques and other know how
- Liaisons with purchasing department to ensure all the items used in the kitchen are of best quality and always opt to bring new ingredients or better-quality produce
- Should be aware of the pulse of his team members and ensure their growth and professional wellbeing
- Ensures the personal hygiene of colleague is up to the standard
- Ensures that the daily logbook is utilized and complaints are immediately reported to the Executive Chef/ Sous Chef
- Ensures that all points mentioned in the log book have been carried out i.e mis en place and other instructions to complete the operation
- Maintains record and follow up documentation, checklists for control purposes
- Ensures all the Dubai municipality and HACCP regulations are followed and documentation is up to date as per requirement, readiness for all hygiene audit at any given point of time
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
- A Chef de Partie who has worked in and understands high volume operations. Someone who is always a step ahead and is a passionate innovator while being a true culinary enthusiast
- Must have an ability to manage and build a team that leaves a mark on every dish that is served.
- Expresses the FIVE Vibe by delivering exquisite culinary experiences
- Demonstrates great passion, has high energy and contributes with enthusiasm
- Experience working with Pastry in the 5* Hotels
- Must be willing to ride the journey of creating a successful FIVE brand.
- An active learner with an open mind that embraces change, always solution driven and an ideation expert
- Fluency in English is preferred
- A meticulous eye for detail
- The ability to work in an environment that demands excellence, time and energy
- A dedication towards improving customer delight, as well as company profitability
- A determination to build positive working relationships with team members to reach common goals
- A keen focus on safety and security policies and procedures
- A trustworthy colleague who can maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets
- A Team Member who ensures the effective implementation and administration of company-wide policies, procedures, and practices in accordance with stated company objectives and legislation requirements
- Supportive Tribe Members who efficiently identifies and monitors market needs and trends and acts appropriately
- An enthusiasm towards all duties requested by management
Benefits
Rewards At Work! Benefits For Life!
- Live the exciting FIVE Life
- Attractive incentive opportunities
- Rapid career advancement
Job ID: 113232