Chef de Partie - Steakhouse

About the role

JW Marriott is hiring a full-time, non-management Chef de Partie for its steakhouse in Kuwait City. The role covers preparing and cooking food to recipe and quality standards, supporting the kitchen and communicating with guests and service staff.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare special meals or substitute items and prepare cold foods
• Regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills and roasters
• 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 follow recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and the food preparation checklist
• Inform the Chef of excess food for daily specials and inform F&B service staff of menu specials and out-of-stock items
• Anticipate guest service needs and speak clearly and professionally
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluation, counseling, discipline and motivation, 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: 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, bend, twist and lift objects up to 25 pounds