Chef De Partie - Pierre's (By Pierre Gagnaire) - InterContinental® Dubai Festival City

Role Overview

Chef De Partie at Pierre's (By Pierre Gagnaire), InterContinental® Dubai Festival City, operated by IHG Hotels and Resorts in Dubai.

Company Overview

IHG Hotels and Resorts operates the world's largest family of luxury hotels. The InterContinental Hotels Group® cluster at Dubai Festival City consists of four hotels: the luxury and lifestyle brand InterContinental, the lavish long-stay InterContinental Residence Suites, the premium Crowne Plaza, and the essentials Holiday Inn & Suites. The cluster includes over 1,600 rooms, 16 restaurants and bars, a 3,800-square-metre Event Centre across two levels, the 5,000-square-metre Festival Arena by InterContinental, the luxurious Spa InterContinental, and state-of-the-art gym and swimming pool facilities. The team consists of over 1,200 colleagues committed to creating warm and sophisticated experiences for guests.

Role Purpose

Execute high-quality cuisine preparation and service in the fine dining outlet, ensuring exceptional guest experiences through skilled kitchen leadership, adherence to operational standards, and commitment to culinary excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Leadership & Coordination

• Provide direction to kitchen helpers, including cooks, kitchen attendants, and stewards.
• Establish and maintain effective employee working relationships.
• Communicate to supervisors any difficulties, guest or internal customer comments, and other relevant information.

Food Preparation & Service

• Prepare in advance food, beverage, materials, and equipment needed for service.
• Commit to serving food of the highest quality.
• Demonstrate passion for cooking and creating new menu items.

Hygiene, Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a clean and hygienic work area.
• Implement hotel and department regulations, policies, and procedures including house rules and regulations, health and safety, grooming, standard operations procedures, and HACCP.
• Demonstrate awareness of occupational health and safety policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines.
• Be familiar with property safety, first aid, fire and emergency procedures, and operate equipment safely and sensibly.
• Initiate action to correct hazardous situations and notify supervisors of potential dangers.
• Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements.
• Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies, and procedures.

Engagement & Systems

• Communicate politely and display courtesy to guests and internal customers.
• Attend and participate in daily briefings and other meetings as scheduled.
• Attend and participate in training sessions as scheduled.
• Follow the JANA system rules.
• Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum experience working in a luxury restaurant or 5-star hotel environment, particularly in French cuisine.
• Experience in French cuisine is ideal.
• Fine dining experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication skills.
• Passion for cooking and culinary innovation.

Additional Information

IHG Hotels and Resorts provides competitive salary, impressive room discounts, and comprehensive training. The organization is committed to supporting wellbeing through its myWellbeing framework, encompassing health, lifestyle, and workplace support. IHG provides equal employment opportunities and promotes a culture of trust, support, and acceptance, welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Team members receive Room to Belong, Room to Grow, and Room to Make a Difference in a collaborative environment.