A 5-star luxury hotel in Kuwait is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie – Pan-Asian Concept to join its specialty kitchen team. The ideal candidate must have strong relevant experience in Pan-Asian cuisine and be able to prepare high-quality dishes with consistency, accuracy, and attention to presentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and present Pan-Asian dishes according to the outlet’s standards
- Maintain consistency, quality, taste, portioning, and presentation across assigned kitchen sections
- Handle daily mise en place, food preparation, and service requirements efficiently
- Support menu items, specials, and signature dishes for the Pan-Asian concept
- Coordinate closely with the Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, and wider kitchen brigade during service
- Supervise and guide Demi Chef de Partie, Commis, and junior kitchen team members when required
- Monitor stock levels, food rotation, storage, wastage, and cleanliness in the assigned section
- Ensure all food safety, hygiene, cleanliness, and HACCP standards are maintained at all times
- Report equipment issues, operational concerns, or quality gaps to senior chefs promptly
- Support smooth kitchen operations during busy service periods
Requirements
- Must have strong relevant experience in Pan-Asian cuisine
- Proven experience as Chef de Partie or Demi Chef de Partie in a similar concept
- Prior experience in a 5-star luxury hotel or high-end restaurant is strongly preferred
- Good knowledge of Asian cooking techniques, ingredients, sauces, wok preparation, and modern plating
- Strong attention to detail, food presentation, and consistency
- Able to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Good teamwork, communication, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of food safety, kitchen hygiene, and proper storage procedures
- Flexible to work according to business needs, including weekends and holidays
Benefits
- Furnished shared accommodation, including rent and limited utilities
- Airline ticket allowance every 24 months of service
- 30 days’ annual vacation as per Kuwait Labour Law
- Arabic language allowance for eligible work days
- Local government medical insurance and workmen’s compensation
- Duty meals provided
- Complimentary nights at partner hotels within the group after 90 days of service
- Fitness centre and sports facilities available at staff accommodation
- End-of-service gratuity as per Kuwait Labour Law
- Uniform laundry and dry cleaning provided
- Overtime compensated in hours
- 50% discount on F\&B at select outlets, with prior booking
- No probation period for internal transfers within the hotel group; 3 months for external hires
- 15 public holidays per year
- Monthly service charge distribution based on days worked
- Sick leave after 90 days of employment, based on the applicable tiered pay schedule
- 3 months’ termination notice, or payment in lieu
- 48-hour work week with 2 days off per week
- Annual salary review in line with hotel policy
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