Chef de Partie - Lead Kitchen Operations & Mentorship

Organise kitchen operations and prepare and serve a range of dishes, whilst supervising junior members of the Kitchen Brigade.

• 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.
• In absence of Manager, conduct shift briefings to ensure hotel activities and operational requirements are known.
• Work with Superior and People Services Manager to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive.
• Conduct on the job training in accordance with the departmental standards and procedures and maintain a record of progress for each staff member.
• Provide input for probation and formal performance appraisal discussions in line with company guideline.
• Ensure new staff attends Corporate Orientation within first month of hire and departmental orientation is completed within first two weeks.
• Coach, counsel and discipline 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 be aware of financial targets.
• Recycle wherever possible and enforce cost saving measures to staff.
• Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements.
• Communicate to their superior any difficulties, guest or internal customer comment on and other relevant information.
• Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.