Demi Chef de Partie - Sushi Specialty, Cold Kitchen

Job Description

The Role

Under the general guidance and supervision of the executive chef, and within the limits of established Swissôtel policies, assists in the overseeing and directing of all aspects of the hot meal production.

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities

Planning & Organizing:

1. The ability to utilize information on forecasts and reports to enable the planning of a smooth uninterrupted operation and service our guests; i.e. food production, purchasing & manpower planning. 
2. The ability to make requisitions of all items needed for the next day, with the assistance of the Chef de Partie or Senior Chef on duty.
3. The ability to prioritise, plan and organise your and your teams daily tasks in order to ensure on time delivery as required.

Operations:

1. The ability to motivate, supervise and be a role model for employees to follow and learn from.
2. The ability to run the day to day operation of any area of the kitchen in the absence of Chef de Patrtie or senior Chef on duty.
3. The ability to taste and season the food appropriately and to ensure it is well presented and of the standard and quality required before serving it to the guest.
4. The ability to distribute work equally to employees and follow up instructions as per hotel standards.
5. The ability to expedite the “food pass” for a la carte restaurants.
6. The ability to communicate and pass on information and confirm the comprehension of information (conduct kitchen briefings) with staff and ensure a smooth uninterrupted operation and service to our guests
7. The ability to discipline and ensure the quality of employee's work in the absence of a senior Chef.
8. The ability to act as a liaison between the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef and other senior Chefs and the line employees.
9. The ability to create, prepare and present menu items and specials as well as recipe preparation and cost calculation.
10. Possesses knowledge of basic butchering, portioning, preparation and storage of seafood, fish, pork, beef, chicken and other types of wild game and variety meats.
11. The ability to prepare stocks and sauces, meats and seafoods.
12. To report in the kitchen at your station at scheduled times regardless of beginning of shift or returning from meal break
13. The ability to follow instruction and work closely with the senior chef, Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef.
14. The ability to work as directed on station of assignment under the appropriate Chef de Partie or senior chef.
15. To report in the kitchen at your station at scheduled times regardless of beginning off shift or returning from meal break.
16. To wear uniforms according to Swissôtel standards.
17. The ability to work closely with standard recipes, photos and plate presentations in order to maintain quality standards and presentation in accordance with  Swissôtel established guidelines and standards
18. The ability to work neatly and clean; keeping all work areas and refrigerators organized and in accordance with sanitary requirements. “First in First Out” &  “If you make the mess, you clean it up”
19. The ability to follow HACCP guidelines and municipality regulations at all times.
20. The ability to follow clean as you go policy and keep work area clean at all times.
21. The ability to taste and season the food appropriately and to ensure it is well presented and of the standard and quality required before serving it to the guest.
22. The ability and desire to proactively learn, test and sample (eat) all world cuisines by whatever means possible whether through hotel programs and training or self-taught research and development.
23. The ability to keep waste to a minimum and work in a proactive manner to assist in meeting budgeted food cost levels
24. The ability to maintain a cooperative working relationship with fellow employees
25. The ability to perform other tasks or projects as assigned by hotel management and staff
26. The ability to leave enough mise en place for the next shift and utilize formalized production lists and following a shift-handover SOP
27. The ability to accommodate all food server's requests when possible regarding guest's dietary requirements, personal preference and requests
28. The ability to handle and rotate food according to established procedures.
29. The ability to maintain the work area and equipment in a safe and sanitary manner.
30. The ability to maintain a positive attitude and a professional disposition.
31. The ability to maintain a full line of communication with supervisors and fellow workers and all hotel associates.
32. The ability to prepare and plate items (food orders) received from F&B staff regardless of hand-written or computer printed media in a timely and accurate manner.
33. The ability to work closely with the Chef de Partie or senior chef in preparing mise en place.
34. The ability to check and complete mise en place pars in setting up the station.
35. The ability to turn off all equipment ensuring no safety hazard has been left behind
36. The ability to set up station properly and on time for each service period.
37. The ability to make sure all food is prepared by recipes designated by the Chef de Cuisine or senior chef.
38. The ability to make sure quality and quantity meets our standard.
39. The ability to notify Chef de Cuisine or senior chef of any problems or complaints as when they arise.
40. The ability to not leave your section without doing the final check.
41. The ability to be able to work in another area when needed and take part in cross training when directed.
42. The ability to be able to assist in same day preparation and advance preparation for another station as instructed by the supervisor
43. The ability to all food items for storage must be covered, dated and labelled according established guidelines, standards and checklists.
44. The ability to be able to work unsupervised.
45. The ability to be able to be flexible to the business demands and working hours.
46. The ability to; throughout the working day switch off and clean oven tops, kitchen equipment and work areas as well as all work surfaces.
47. The ability to be able to assist and direct the stewards with the daily cleaning tasks.
48. Follow all kitchen regulations as outlined and directed
49. Swipe in and out has to be done in uniform, not before being changed.
50. Maintain strict adherence to the property's environmental protocols by driving resource efficiency across all functions, particularly through implementing measures for responsible energy and water consumption, reducing waste output, supporting sustainable purchasing decisions, and accurately contributing to required full compliance.

Administration:

1. The ability to verify that all scheduled staff are present and signed-in.
2. The ability to perform administrative duties (paper work) i.e. food transfers, human resource forms, scheduling and recipes.
3. The ability to communicate with the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef or Senior Chef on the performance of all employees and of the work performed.
4. The ability to display an interest in all kitchen and hotel activities and help colleagues when and where ever possible.
5. The ability to respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
6. The ability to handle and rotate food according to established procedures
7. The ability to be able to come to any and all kitchen meetings whilst on duty or otherwise.
8. The ability to sign acceptance for tools, knives, uniforms etc. and will pay back to the company for any loss or damage of said equipment.
9. Fill out the appropriate log sheets according our standard on a daily base
10. Be aware of accident prevention and help enforce safe work habits – Zero accidents is our goal.
11. No employee to be on the property after working hours without signed authorisation from a Manager except for meals in the staff cafeteria.
12. Overtime will be approved on business demands by the Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef. 
13. Any violation of the above mentioned rules will be subject to disciplinary action.
14. Maintain strict adherence to the property's environmental protocols by driving resource efficiency across all functions, particularly through implementing measures for responsible energy and water consumption, reducing waste output, supporting sustainable purchasing decisions, and accurately contributing to required full compliance.

Core behaviours are our actions: what we say, what we do, and how we interact with one another. Our behaviours come from what we believe in, what we value. At Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, we call these value based behaviours. The following statements provide indicators of the types of behaviours we expect employees in our company to display.

Qualifications

**Required Qualifications:**

• College Graduate or Equivalent Degree from an accredited culinary institute or equivalent formal culinary education
• Minimum one (1) year of professional experience in a Demi Chef de Partie or equivalent supervisory kitchen role within a fine dining or luxury hospitality establishment
• Demonstrated proficiency in sushi preparation, cold kitchen operations, and specialty cuisine techniques
• Advanced knowledge of food safety protocols, HACCP guidelines, and sanitation standards
• Proven ability to manage kitchen operations independently and supervise culinary staff
• Comprehensive understanding of butchering, portioning, and preparation techniques for seafood, fish, and proteins
• Proficiency in recipe development, costing analysis, and food production planning
• Fluency in English; additional languages preferred

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Culinary degree from a recognized hospitality institution
• Experience working within a luxury hotel or Michelin-starred kitchen environment
• Certification in food safety and sanitation management
• Demonstrated expertise in multiple international cuisines and advanced plating techniques

Additional Information

Directly opposite to The Dubai Mall, the iconic Burj Khalifa, 10 minutes walk to the Dubai Metro Station and within a few minutes’ drive to DIFC, World Trade Centre and just 15 minutes’ drive from Dubai International Airport, Swissotel Al Murooj is located in downtown Dubai, one of the city’s favoured destinations for business or leisure.