Chef de Partie (Local Hire)

Department: Kitchen

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Ghana - Accra

DescriptionOrganise kitchen operations and prepare and serve a range of dishes, whilst supervising junior members of the Kitchen Brigade.\n

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Key Responsibilities\nPrepare in advance food, beverage, material and equipment needed for the service.\nCook and serve dishes according to the restaurant’s menu.\nProvide direction to the Kitchen helpers, including Commis, Cooks, Kitchen Attendants and Stewards.\nClean and re-set their working area.  \nIn absence of Manager, conduct shift briefings to ensure hotel activities and operational requirements are known. \nWork with Superior and People Services Manager to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive. \nConduct on the job training in accordance with the departmental standards and procedures and maintain a record of progress for each staff member.\nProvide input for probation and formal performance appraisal discussions in line with company guideline. \nEnsure new staff attends Corporate Orientation within first month of hire and departmental orientation is completed within first two weeks.\nCoach, counsel and discipline staff in breach of hotel policies and departmental     procedures, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance.\nWork with superior in the preparation and management of the department’s budget and be aware of financial targets.\nRecycle where-ever possible and enforce cost saving measures to staff.\nLog security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements.\nCommunicate to their superior any difficulties, guest or internal customer comment on and other relevant information.\n


Skills, Knowledge & Expertise\nGastronomic education certification or equivalent(apprenticeship/diploma/BA/Bsc) \nHACCP certification\nMinimum 2 years kitchen experience\nInternational experience is preferred\nProficient in Asian Cuisine  \nAbility to work and communicate in a multinational environment\nGood oral and written skills\nKnowledgeable of food safety regulations\nAbility to work as part of a team, thrive under pressure in challenging circumstances and come up with proactive, rational solutions\nAbility to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors\nAbility to identify and delegate tasks effectively\nExcellent organizational and time management skills\nApplying a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times\nWorking in a safe, prudent and organized manner\nAbility to operate computer and office equipment\nProficiency in Microsoft Office preferred\n