Demi Chef de Partie

Role Overview

Demi Chef de Partie at Marriott. This role prepares and cooks food to standard, manages kitchen operations during service, and supports team management and safety across the kitchen.

Role Purpose

Prepare, cook, and present food according to recipes and quality standards while maintaining food safety, assisting with kitchen team management, and ensuring all service and safety protocols are followed.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Cooking

• Prepare special meals and substitute items according to recipes, quality standards, and presentation standards.
• Prepare and cook food according to the food preparation checklist.
• Prepare cold foods.
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish on all dishes.
• Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared.
• Ensure the quality of the food items.

Kitchen Operations & Equipment

• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator.
• Maintain food logs.
• Inform Chef of excess food items for use in daily specials.

Communication & Guest Service

• Communicate assistance needed during busy periods.
• Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items.
• Anticipate and address guests' service needs.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language.

Team Management & Development

• Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees.
• Serve as a role model.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
• Support team to reach common goals.
• Listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.

Safety, Compliance & Asset Protection

• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
• Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager.
• Complete safety training and certifications.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Protect company assets.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.
• Related Work Experience: At least 3 years of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: None required.
• License or Certification: None required.

Skills & Competencies

• Food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of recipes and quality standards.
• Kitchen equipment operation and temperature control.
• Food safety and storage practices.
• Portion control and food presentation.
• Time management during busy service periods.
• Clear and professional communication.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Physical capability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
• Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 25 pounds or less without assistance.

Additional Information

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law. The company actively fosters an environment where the unique backgrounds of associates are valued and celebrated.