Demi Chef De Partie

Job description / Role

Job Purpose
• To participate in the initial phase of food preparation undertaking any process or operational activities as and when required

Key/Functional Responsibilities

• Prepare produce to Company standard as required and directed . Ensure food quality and consistency is delivered at all times to Brand guidelines.
• Work within operational standards to ensure the kitchen and food preparation process remain within Company and Municipality guidelines.
• Instruct Commi team on requirements and supervise the allocated tasks.
• Guide and train the junior kitchen staff to ensure the kitchen standards and food preparation basics are in place at all times.
• Work efficiently to control wastage of food and non- food items.
• Ensure the highest standards of hygiene, cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen at all times.
• Possess complete and thorough knowledge of how to operate all kitchen equipment and machinery, including cleaning and maintenance practices.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Cost control /Waste reduction

Business Effectiveness/ Productivity
• Adherence to work standards/operating standards ( e.g. hygiene, cleanliness, discipline etc)
• Timely completion/achievement of assigned work/targets

Customer
• Customer satisfaction/feedback (internal/external)

Requirements

Education
• Certification in Food and Beverage/ Catering would be an advantage

Experience
• 3-5 years of total relevant experience in the catering industry

Functional Skills
• Able to communicate in English (verbal, reading and writing).
• In depth knowledge of produce and food preparation.
• Specialist skills may be required for certain roles, eg. Pastry, Sushi
• Interest and enthusiasm in the hospitality industry.

Core Competencies

• Collaboration - Models collaboration across the organization. Facilitates an open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders. Balances own interests with others'. Promotes high visibility of shared contributions to goals.
• Customer Focus - Anticipates customer needs and provides services that are beyond customer expectations. Uses customer insights to drive and guide the development of new offerings. Serves as a strategic partner to build, grow, and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships with key accounts.
• Integrity and Trust - (Instills Trust) - Gains the confidence and trust of others easily. Honors commitments and keeps confidences. Expresses self in a credible and transparent manner. Models high standards of honesty and integrity.
• Learning Agility - (Agile Learner) - Tries multiple times using multiple methods to find the right solution. Views mistakes as opportunities to learn. Enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks. Seeks new approaches to solve problems.
• Managing Diversity - Actively seeks out information about a wide variety of cultures and viewpoints. Promotes a team environment that values, encourages, and supports differences. Ensures that different experiences, styles, backgrounds, and perspectives are leveraged appropriately. Senses how differences will play out in terms of needs, values, and motivators.

Disclaimer:
• Statements in this Role Profile are intended to reflect, in general, the duties and responsibilities of the position, but are not to be interpreted as totally inclusive.

About the Company

Established in 1979, Al Tayer Group is a privately-held, diversified company with operations in 12 countries in the Middle East and beyond. With over 7,800 employees from 95 different nationalities, the Group has its headquarters in Dubai, UAE.

Al Tayer Group operates leading, quality-focused businesses in automobile sales and service, luxury and lifestyle retail, perfumes and cosmetics distribution, engineering as well as interiors contracting. The Groups portfolio includes several of the worlds leading brands such as Armani, Bvlgari, Banana Republic, Ford, Ferrari, Gucci, Gap, Harvey Nichols and Maserati. The Group operates over 180 stores across multiple markets in the Middle East. In addition, Al Tayer Group has investments in commercial real estate, contracting, supply chain management, precision tools manufacturing and travel agency services.