Chef De Partie – Cloud Kitchen Operations

About the role

Calo is seeking an experienced Chef De Partie to lead the on‑demand cloud kitchen operation in Kuwait. This hands‑on leadership position oversees the entire à la carte kitchen during a single shift, ensuring high‑volume, healthy food production meets the company’s standards for quality, speed, and consistency.

Key responsibilities

• Take full ownership of cloud kitchen operations during the assigned shift.
• Run the kitchen independently, managing end‑to‑end order preparation and dispatch.
• Lead, supervise, and schedule all kitchen staff on shift.
• Maintain food quality, freshness, portion control, and waste reduction.
• Manage inventory, ordering, stock rotation, and storage.
• Enforce strict food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations.
• Train, coach, and evaluate kitchen team performance.
• Communicate clearly with central kitchen management and resolve operational issues proactively.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Chef De Partie with at least 5 years in dine‑in, à la carte, casual or high‑volume restaurant kitchens.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional kitchen experience.
• Previous experience running a kitchen or leading shifts independently.
• Experience in cloud or production kitchen environments is a plus.
• Willingness to relocate to Kuwait.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Required skills