Your Day to Day
As a Chef de Partie, you will oversee a designated section of the kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency, presentation, and cleanliness. Working closely with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef, you will prepare exceptional dishes while supporting daily kitchen operations and mentoring junior culinary colleagues.
This is an A.M. position. The successful candidate must be available to work a 7:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. schedule, including weekends and holidays as business needs require.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare, cook, and present menu items to the highest quality and brand standards.
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Manage your assigned kitchen station efficiently during service.
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Ensure food is prepared according to standardized recipes, portion sizes, and presentation guidelines.
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Maintain strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, and HACCP procedures.
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Monitor product quality, freshness, and inventory levels within your section.
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Assist with receiving, storing, rotating, and labeling food products using FIFO practices.
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Train, coach, and support Commis Chefs, Cooks, and culinary trainees.
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Collaborate with the culinary team to deliver seamless service during breakfast, lunch, dinner, banquets, and special events.
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Minimize food waste while maintaining cost controls and quality standards.
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Ensure all kitchen equipment is operated safely and report maintenance needs promptly.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.
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Support menu development and seasonal offerings through creativity and teamwork.
What We Need From You
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Minimum 2 years of culinary experience in a luxury hotel, upscale restaurant, or fine dining environment.
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Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong experience as a Demi Chef de Partie ready for advancement. This is an A.M position.
- Culinary degree or professional culinary certification preferred.
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Strong knowledge of classical cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen operations.
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Thorough understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
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Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
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Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
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Ability to lead by example and work collaboratively with a diverse team.
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Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
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Luxury hotel or Forbes Travel Guide experience preferred.
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Banquet and à la carte experience.
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Experience with Italian cuisine is a plus.
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ServSafe Food Manager Certification preferred or the ability to obtain certification upon hire.
What You Can Expect From Us
The hourly range for this role is $21.00-$23.00
At IHG, we provide our colleagues with opportunities to grow, develop their careers, and be part of a global hospitality company that celebrates individuality and teamwork. In return for your passion and commitment, you'll enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, hotel discounts worldwide, and opportunities for career advancement.
Join us and become part of a team dedicated to creating exceptional culinary experiences and delivering True Hospitality for Good.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
Important information:
- The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
- No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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