Chef De Partie

Role Overview

Chef De Partie at Apparel Group, responsible for efficient production of an assigned kitchen section including food preparation, cooking, presentation and storage.

Role Purpose

To lead the efficient and compliant production of an assigned kitchen section, maintain food standards and presentation excellence, supervise junior staff, control costs and waste, and ensure all health, safety and security protocols are met.

Key Responsibilities

Food Production & Preparation

• Organize daily preparation of the assigned section.
• Plan and organize the daily routine of menu requirements.
• Supervise and assist with preparation of raw materials.
• Finish and present dishes for service.
• Prepare special dishes as requested.

Training & Staff Management

• Conduct training for junior staff.
• Ensure direct reports comply with restaurant policies and procedures relating to health, hygiene and fire life safety.

Quality & Standards

• Abide by food standards in the kitchen.
• Determine freshness of products used.
• Store products properly according to established standards.
• Maintain the required standard of operational hygiene according to cleaning rotas at all times.

Cost Control & Operations

• Maintain food cost within budget by controlling waste without compromising standards.
• Under the assistance of the Restaurant Manager, work to achieve the budget by monitoring and controlling departmental operations, considering restaurant and expenditure.
• Control and analyze departmental costs on an ongoing basis to ensure performance against budget.
• Implement corrective measures where necessary to produce positive business results.

Health, Safety & Security

• Maintain the required standard of operational hygiene according to cleaning rotas at all times.
• Be aware of restaurant policies and procedures relating to health, hygiene and fire life safety.
• Familiarize yourself with emergency exits and evacuation procedures.

Station Management

• Keep the station clean at all times, especially before leaving at the end of the shift.

General Responsibilities

• Comply with the company's corporate code of conduct.
• Familiarize yourself with company values and model desired behaviors.
• Perform any other duties allocated from time to time as directed by management in pursuit of achievement of business goals.