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WHAT'S THE JOB?To assist the Sous Chef & Chef de Cuisine in the daily operation of the Kitchen. The Chef de Partie requires solid leadership qualities, organizational and communication skills, and are fully responsible for their operation, in the absence of the Sous Chef / Chef de Cuisine.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY
To assist colleagues, in supporting Culinary teams, if required, to enhance team spirit, develop credibility, respect, openness and trust
To actively participate in the training, development the Culinary colleagues, according to the monthly training plan ,"comment cards", hygiene reports and any other highlighted areas for fine tuning/development that would benefit the team and guests
Conducts colleague performance appraisals to review colleagues' general performance and discuss any areas for fine tuning / development - and highlight areas of strength
Maximize motivation, morale and consistently maintain discipline and discipline related documentation following hotel guidelines and local legislation
To report accidents and sickness in the log Book and to report any such incidents immediately to the Sous Chef and Chef Cuisine with clear and concise updates if required, and follow up completed
Attends meetings and briefings as instructed by the Sous Chef and Chef Cuisine and clearly and concisely disseminates relevant information to related teams, in a timely manner
To conduct regular meetings with the Culinary colleagues to assist, provide support, build morale and enhance credibility
To inform and keep the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Sous Chef up-to-date on challenges and irregularities and recommend courses of action
To respond to change positively, in the departmental function as dictated by the industry, company or hotel
Interacts with colleagues of other departments within areas of responsibility and develops solid working relationships with them
To be an ambassador of Lateral service for the team
To have a complete understanding of, and adhere to the Local authorities & company's policy on Safety Procedures and Practices
To have a complete understanding of, and adhere to the Local authorities & company's policy relating to Food hygiene and Safe Food Handling practices
To have a complete understanding of, and adhere to the Culinary standards relating to recipes, preparation methods and plating standards
To ensure that operating and kitchen equipment is maintained to a good standard with minimum breakage
To ensure that proper work orders are issue to repair Culinary equipment and solid follow up to ensure maximum operating equipment
To take responsibility for the quality of incoming produce, ensuring that all food merchandise is in accordance with order sheets, receiving records and purchasing specifications
To assume a professional interest for the quality of food prepared and presented in the kitchen the consistent - continuous improvement of related teams and product
To assist the Sous Chef / Chef de Cuisine communicate and delegate the production schedule for the day, collating quantities to be produced from the forecast and for the next day's operation, to the team with clear and concise details, and follow up
To expedite orders on the line in a professional manner
To identify and request assistance if required, prior to any breakdowns occurring
To supervise all colleagues during the set-up, service and breakdown for each meal period-event
To follow all control and key procedures
To ensure all "quality ingredients" are accurately ordered, received and stored following F.I.F.O. rotation
To ensure all "quality ingredients'' are professionally prepared in accordance with recipes, plating guides or buffet set ups , with an emphasis on maximizing production time and minimizing waste, to support the Culinary Team achieve its financial goals-targets, Food Cost
To monitor the kitchens operating costs and implements corrective pro-active action where necessary to reduce expenses
To understand, and post employee work schedules to reflect operating forecasts and to keep within budgeted figures
To verify that all scheduled staff is present and signed-in
Implements effective food promotions in co-ordination with the Sous Chef / Chef de Cuisine
To support "Chef's Creations" which meet the needs of the target market and are in line with the operating concept for the venue-hotel
To communicate and delegate the production schedule for the day, collating quantities to be produced from the forecast and for the next day's operation
The ability follow control systems, which will assure quality and portion consistency
To supervise all colleagues during the set-up, service and breakdown for each meal period
To ensure that all venue reports, schedules, standard recipes, menus, food presentation photographs and correspondence are completed in liaison with the Sous Chef and Chef Cuisine in an accurate and punctual manner
Ensures that all the required food transfer are completed to the appropriate venue/department.
Ensure full liaison with other members of the section and the Kitchen team
Key relationship with the Sous Chef and Chef Cuisine
Daily data collection and reporting of issues as they arise
Support of Departmental objectives
Completion of twice yearly Heartbeat surveys
Diligence in prevention of wastage
Attendance at Departmental meetings and Heartbeat feedback meetings
Ensures that all the required food transfer are completed to the appropriate venue/department
Be a friendly face and helping hand to our guests
Look smart - wear your uniform with pride
Other ad-hoc duties - unexpected moments when we have to pull together to get a task done
May assist with other duties as assigned by management