Chef de Partie

Role Overview

Chedi Hospitality is seeking a Chef de Partie to take charge of a specific kitchen section in its Doha operation. The role focuses on preparing and presenting dishes to luxury-hotel standards, keeping quality consistent, and supporting smooth day-to-day kitchen performance.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items for the assigned section in line with approved recipes and hotel standards.
• Keep portion sizes, presentation, and food quality consistent across every service.
• Set up and maintain the mise en place needed for daily kitchen operations.
• Guide and coordinate Commis Chefs and Demi Chefs working in the section.
• Check freshness, storage, and overall quality of ingredients to meet food safety expectations.
• Reduce wastage, support stock rotation, and help control food costs.
• Keep the section clean, sanitized, and well organized at all times.
• Use kitchen equipment correctly, ensure it is looked after properly, and report any faults quickly.
• Assist the Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine during service and step into other sections when needed.
• Support menu refinement, recipe consistency, and improvement initiatives when requested.

Guest Experience

• Contribute to memorable dining experiences by consistently delivering high-standard dishes.
• Handle dietary requests, allergies, and special instructions carefully and safely.
• Work closely with the Food & Beverage team to keep service timely and coordinated.
• Respond professionally to guest feedback and help implement corrective actions where necessary.

Cost Control & Administration

• Help manage costs by limiting waste and using ingredients, equipment, and resources efficiently.
• Assist with stock monitoring and inventory tasks as required.
• Follow hotel procedures for purchasing, receiving, and storing food.

Team Leadership

• Train, support, and coach junior kitchen team members to maintain culinary standards.
• Encourage collaboration and positive working relationships within the kitchen and with other departments.
• Ensure team members follow hotel policies, grooming expectations, hygiene rules, and food safety practices.
• Set the standard through professional conduct, accountability, and alignment with GHM values.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to all hotel rules, procedures, and grooming standards.
• Maintain strong hygiene, sanitation, and occupational health and safety standards.
• Follow HACCP requirements, local food safety laws, and hotel-specific standards.
• Observe fire, emergency, and security procedures at all times.
• Perform additional reasonable duties assigned by the Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or Sous Chef.

Qualifications

• A diploma or certification in Culinary Arts, Kitchen Production, or a similar field is preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Chef de Partie, or 3 to 4 years as a Demi Chef de Partie or Commis Chef, preferably in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant.
• Experience with an international luxury hospitality brand will be considered an advantage.
• Solid understanding of food preparation, kitchen operations, food safety, HACCP, and occupational health and safety.
• Strong organizational ability, communication skills, and leadership capability.
• Ability to stay effective under pressure while maintaining premium quality standards.
• Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office and recipe management software, is beneficial.

Additional Information

This is a full-time onsite position in Doha, Qatar. No salary, number of vacancies, or start date was specified in the source.