Demi Chef de Partie

Key Responsibilities

• In absence of Manager, conduct shift briefings to ensure hotel activities and operational requirements are known. 
• 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:
• Conducting on the job training in accordance with the departmental standards and procedures and maintaining a record of progress for each staff member.
• Providing input for probation and formal performance appraisal discussions in line with company guideline. 
• Ensuring new staff attends Corporate Orientation within first month of hire.
• Coaching, counseling and disciplining staff in breach of hotel policies and departmental procedures, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance.
• Preparing induction programs for new employees and allocating sufficient time for their implementation.
• Work with superior in the preparation and management of the department’s budget and is aware of financial targets.
• Work with Superior and Human Resource Manager to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive.
• 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

• 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

• 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