Chef de Partie

About the role

This role involves assisting with the planning, ordering, or production of food items in the respective sections of the food and beverage outlet or kitchen. The primary responsibilities include preparing meals according to portion and quality standards, providing financial returns, and ensuring guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructions to less experienced culinary staff.
• Check the methods of preparation, portion, sizes, and timeliness of food preparation; control food usage to minimize waste.
• Assist in the supervision of day-to-day operation of the kitchen as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Prepare batch recipes, cold food items, and assist in all kitchen activities to ensure guests receive high-quality food items in a timely manner.
• Cook and prepare meals in accordance with portion and quality standards.
• Coordinate the smooth service and relation to the pass and pick-up of food.
• Aid in determining the minimum and maximum stocks of all food, material, and equipment.
• Aid in creating and testing new recipes and menu design.
• Aid in inspecting the cleanliness of the line floor and all kitchen stations.
• Maintain and strictly abide by proper storage procedures and state sanitation and health regulations.
• Notify Maintenance of any needed repairs.
• May serve as Sous Chef in his/her absence as required.
• May assist with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus two years of experience as a cook, or equivalent combination of education and food preparation experience.
• Preferred degree or certificate in culinary arts.
• Ability to perform the following: carrying, or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds, moving about the kitchen, handing food, objects, products and utensils, bending, stooping, kneeling.
• Communication skills utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with other culinary staff, wait staff, and guests.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages and variances utilized frequently.
• Reading and writing abilities utilized often when giving and receiving instructions and preparing recipes.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary that rewards all your hard work.
• A wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including an impressive room discount and some of the best training in the business.
• The hourly pay rate for this Hourly role is $23.00.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible full-time employees.

Remarks

No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.