Chef de Partie

About the role

The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay is collaborating with the Rouxbe Cooking School to provide culinary associates with online training opportunities to enhance their career growth. This partnership offers access to Rouxbe's self-paced online platform and culinary training curriculum, allowing associates at various levels of experience to apply lessons directly to their roles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adherence to sanitation/health regulations and requirements.
• Meet with the Chef to review assignments, anticipate business levels, changes, and other information.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food so that they are ready for service.
• Continue preparation work between meal services.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
• Monitor food quality while preparing food.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment.
• Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served.
• Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacle.
• Anticipate and communicate any assistance needed during busy periods.
• Be aware of food and labor costs and monitor food levels to minimize waste and maintain controls to meet forecasted food costs and identify instances of shortages when items may run out.
• Direct and assist Stewards to maximize clean-up efficiency.
• Provide new ideas to and run the department in the absence of the Chef and Sous Chef.
• Use kitchen tools safely and appropriately.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
• Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications.
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Related Work Experience: At least 6 years of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: 1 year of supervisory experience is required.
• Licenses or Certifications: None.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and health regulations.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Skills

• Cooking and food preparation skills.
• Customer service and hospitality skills.
• Leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Benefits

At The Ritz-Carlton, we offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Employee discounts on hotel stays and dining.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.

Pay

$37.13 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time position.