Chef de Partie

Role Overview

Chef de Partie at Marriott International. The role involves food preparation and kitchen operations, supporting the culinary team in executing quality meals and maintaining professional kitchen standards.

Role Purpose

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, and presentation standards. Monitor food quality and quantity. Maintain kitchen operations during service periods and communicate with management and service staff to ensure smooth operations.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation

• Prepare special meals or substitute items.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
• Prepare cold foods.
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish.
• Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator.

Kitchen Operations

• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Maintain food logs.
• Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared.
• Ensure the quality of the food items.

Communication & Coordination

• Communicate assistance needed during busy periods.
• Inform Chef of excess food items for use in daily specials.
• Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items.

Team Leadership & 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 & Guest Service

• 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 uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Protect company assets.
• Anticipate and address guests' service needs.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.

General Duties

• Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

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

• Recipe interpretation and food preparation.
• Temperature regulation and equipment operation.
• Portion control and food presentation.
• Quality assurance and food safety.
• Team collaboration and communication.
• 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 up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Additional Information

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