Senior Chef de Partie - Arabic Cuisine

About the role

A hotel is looking for a Senior Chef de Partie to take full responsibility for its Arabic kitchen section. You will ensure high standards of food quality, authenticity, presentation and consistency, lead and mentor junior kitchen staff, help develop the menu and keep operations efficient, safe and cost controlled.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Arabic kitchen section, including mise en place and service delivery
• Prepare, cook and present authentic Arabic and Middle Eastern dishes to five-star standards
• Supervise, train and motivate Demi Chefs de Partie and Commis Chefs
• Ensure HACCP compliance, food safety, allergen management and hygiene
• Monitor ingredient quality, assist with stock control, requisitions, inventory, portion control and food costs
• Collaborate with the Sous Chef and Executive Sous Chef on menu planning, specials and events
• Contribute to menu development while keeping traditional recipes authentic
• Maintain consistency across à la carte, buffet, banquet and special-event service, and handle high-pressure periods calmly
• Check equipment, cleanliness and mise en place daily, and respond to kitchen emergencies
• Support food tastings, menu trials and themed events, and lead people leadership of direct reports (recruitment, appraisals, development, counselling)

Required profile

• Minimum 3-5 years of professional kitchen experience as a Chef de Partie in a five-star hotel, luxury restaurant or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in Arabic and Middle Eastern cuisine and in supervising junior cooks
• Advantage: experience in luxury buffet, à la carte, banquet and high-volume production
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays

Required skills

• HACCP, food safety, hygiene and allergen control
• Stock management, food cost control, portioning and waste reduction
• Strong leadership, communication and multitasking under pressure