Demi Chef de Partie - Steakhouse

About the role

JW Marriott is hiring a Demi Chef de Partie for its steakhouse in Kuwait City. This is a full-time, non-management position focused on preparing and cooking food to quality and presentation standards, supporting the kitchen team and communicating with food and beverage service staff.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare special meals or substitute items, and prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and a food preparation checklist.
• Regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills and roasters, and pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator.
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement and garnish, and monitor the quality and quantity of food prepared.
• Maintain food logs and prepare cold foods.
• Inform the Chef of excess food items for daily specials and inform food and beverage service staff of menu specials and out-of-stock items.
• Anticipate guest service needs and communicate assistance needed during busy periods.
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining and motivating staff, and act as a role model.
• Follow company and safety policies, report accidents and unsafe conditions, complete safety training and certifications, and keep a clean, professional appearance.

Required profile

• Preferred: a technical, trade or vocational school degree.
• Preferred: at least 3 years of related work experience.
• No supervisory experience required.
• Physical ability to stand, sit or walk for long periods, reach overhead and below the knees, and lift objects up to 25 pounds.