Chef de Partie - Employee Cafeteria (Arabic Cuisine)

Role Overview

Chef de Partie - Employee Cafeteria (Arabic Cuisine) at Four Seasons in Kuwait City.

Company Overview

Four Seasons is powered by its people—a collective of individuals committed to becoming better and treating each other with genuine care. The team creates exceptional experiences for guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with heart. Four Seasons Kuwait is a resort-like sanctuary in the heart of Kuwait City, featuring contemporary Middle Eastern architecture, striking art, soaring rooftop restaurants, leisure facilities, and the city's largest guest rooms. It is the first and only hotel in Kuwait to receive the prestigious Forbes Five-Star rating.

Role Purpose

Develop and execute Arabic cuisine menus for the employee cafeteria while maintaining exceptional food quality, sanitation standards, and operational efficiency. Lead and inspire the pastry team, manage costs and inventory, and ensure consistent preparation and presentation of all food items.

Key Responsibilities

Menu Development & Food Quality

• Assist in planning and development of menus for the employee cafeteria.
• Ensure correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared.
• Ensure food quality is up to standards by inspecting and conducting frequent quality checks.

Operations & Compliance

• Ensure sanitation standards as set forth by Four Seasons, local, state, and federal regulations are in compliance.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Control labor and operating expenses through effective organization, purchasing decisions, and inventory control.

Team Leadership & Communication

• Inspire and motivate team members and conduct team building activities.
• Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
• Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met.
• Attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.
• Demonstrate and develop the pastry team through floor presence to contribute to the success of the operation.
• Be able to work in different shifts and areas of the pastry kitchen to fulfill business needs and to acquire the knowledge needed to successfully meet expectations for this role and grow within the organization.

Administrative & Planning

• Type, cost recipes, make pick up charts and any spreadsheet needed to make work efficient.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of three years of experience in a similar role within an Arabic specialty restaurant in a five-star luxury hotel environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Works well in a team environment with ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Thorough attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal communication skills in English is essential.

Additional Information

• Full board single accommodation in a high quality, well-resourced compound.
• Complimentary nights at Four Seasons Hotels worldwide.
• Regular social and sporting events.
• Paid home leave tickets.
• Quality employee meals.
• Transportation to and from work.
• Free Wi-Fi in accommodation and employee transportation buses.
• Hotel will apply for work authorization for the successful candidate.