Chef de Partie – Culinary Leader

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to lead a kitchen section within an upscale hotel, resort, cruise ship or convention banqueting operation. Reporting to the Sous Chef, you will ensure high‑quality food production, maintain consistency with corporate recipes, and uphold strict food safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Direct, coach, support, supervise and evaluate team members together with the Sous Chef.
• Prepare and follow company recipes, ensuring taste consistency and quality.
• Work efficiently across any kitchen section and assign tasks to team members as needed.
• Conduct daily recipe reviews and keep recipe folders in immaculate condition.
• Respond to supervisor requests, including show plates, food samples and random tastings.
• Control production levels, suggest cost‑saving improvements and prepare electronic food requisitions.
• Verify deliveries, report discrepancies and oversee main sections such as sauce, fish, roast, cold kitchen, etc.
• Ensure compliance with public health regulations (US, Anvisa, Shipsan, Canadian, Australian) and correctly implement the HACCP program.
• Maintain a clean, inspection‑ready area and adhere to uniform and hygiene standards.

Required profile

• Minimum 8 years experience in an upscale hotel, resort, cruise ship or convention banqueting service.
• At least 2 years as a Chef de Partie; shipboard experience preferred.
• Culinary school degree.
• Strong management, communication, problem‑solving and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of personalized service principles and guest‑satisfaction techniques.
• Planning, coaching, organizing, staffing, controlling and evaluating skills.
• Intermediate computer software skills and basic accounting understanding.

Required skills

• HACCP implementation
• Food safety regulations (US, Anvisa, Shipsan, Canadian, Australian)
• Recipe management and electronic requisition systems
• Inventory control and cost monitoring
• Basic accounting principles (debits/credits, adjusting entries)
• Computer software proficiency (e.g., MS Office)