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Demi Chef de Partie
Application Deadline: 30 September 2027
Department: Kitchen
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Bulgaria - Bansko
Description
The job of Demi Chef de Partie is executed satisfactorily when:
- Dishes are prepared, cooked and served according to the restaurant’s menu.
- Communication with guests and internal customers is politely and they display courtesy.
- Any difficulties, guest or internal customer comment and other relevant information is communicated to their superior.
- Effective employee working relationships are established and maintained.
- Familiarity with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures is maintained and operation of equipment is handled safely and sensibly. HACCP is implemented and practiced.
Key Responsibilities
- In absence of Manager, conduct shift briefings to ensure hotel activities and operational requirements are known.
- Prepare in advance food, beverage, material and equipment needed for the service. Cook and serve dishes according to the restaurant’s menu.
- Provide direction to the Kitchen helpers, including Commis, Cooks, Kitchen Attendants and Stewards.
- Clean and re-set their working area.
- Work with Superior and People Services Manager to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive. Duties include:
- Conducting on the job training in accordance with the departmental standards and procedures and maintaining a record of progress for each staff member.
- Providing input for probation and formal performance appraisal discussions in line with company guideline.
- Ensuring new staff attends Corporate Orientation within first month of hire.
- Coaching, counseling and disciplining staff in breach of hotel policies and departmental procedures, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance.
- Preparing induction programs for new employees and allocating sufficient time for their implementation.
- Work with superior in the preparation and management of the department’s budget and is aware of financial targets.
- Work with Superior and Human Resource Manager to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive.
- Recycle where-ever possible and enforce cost saving measures to staff.
- Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
High school or equivalent
HACCP certification
EXPERIENCE: To fill the position, the following is required:
Minimum 2 years kitchen experience
LANGUAGE: Ability to work and communicate in a multinational environment:
Local language – excellent oral and written skills where necessary
English – excellent oral and written skills
Additional language - beneficial
COMPETENCIES:
Ability to work as part of a team, thrive under pressure in challenging circumstances and come up with proactive, rational solutions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Applying a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times
Working in a safe, prudent and organized manner
TECHNICAL
COMPETENCIES: Computer literacy adapted to the field of culinary:
Ability to operate computer and office equipment
Proficiency in Excel and Word is beneficial
INDIVIDUAL
CHARACTERISTICS: To fill this position the candidate must identify with the Kempinski core values, in addition they should be especially:
Passionate for Food & Beverage
People Oriented
Passionate for European luxury
Entrepreneurial
Straightforward
Sense of responsibility
Team player
Flexible and reliable
Tolerant and open minded
Works well under pressure
Benefits
Company training, an exceptional opportunity for professional and career development, competitive remuneration package as well as an excellent team atmosphere. Benefit from more than 250 Kempinski online university courses free of charge as well as Cornell University Management studies at unbeatable corporate discounts.
If you are a positive person who loves challenges and likes to work in a young dynamic team as well as gain a lot of knowledge and experience in an exceptionally pleasant working environment, you are welcome to become part of the huge Kempinski family! Start now your international hospitality career in one of the leading Luxury Hotel companies
Only the shortlisted applicants will be contacted. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidentiality.
