Chef de Partie – (in English)

Conveniently connected to the Chongqing International Convention & Exhibition Centre, a 30 minute drive from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. The hotel features 416 rooms and suites, and offers guests a variety of dining choices. Six innovative food and beverage options include, Elements All Day Dining Restaurant, Guo Hui Yan Chinese Restaurant, Paulaner Brauhaus, The Lounge and the Kempi Deli. For meetings and weddings, a 650 sqm Ballroom and 6 luxuriously appointed meeting-and boardrooms are available.

Chef de Partie

Organise kitchen operations and prepare and serve a range of dishes, whilst supervising junior members of the Kitchen Brigade.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direction to the Kitchen helpers, including Commis, Cooks, Kitchen Attendants and Stewards
• 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, CooksKitchen
• Attendants and Stewards.Clean and re-set their working area. 
• In absence of Manager, conduct shift briefings to ensure hotel activities and operational requirements are known.
• Work with Superior and People Services Manager to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive.
• Conduct on the job training in accordance with the departmental standards and procedures and maintain a record of progress for each staff member.
• Provide input for probation and formal performance appraisal discussions in line withcompany guideline.
• Ensure new staff attends Corporate Orientation within first month of hire and departmental orientation is completed within first two weeks.
• Coach, counsel and discipline staff in breach of hotel policies and departmental     procedures, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance.
• Work with superior in the preparation and management of the department’s budget and be aware of financial targets.
• Recycle where-ever possible and enforce cost saving measures to staff.
• Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements.
• Communicate to their superior any difficulties, guest or internal customer comment on and other relevant information.
• Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years kitchen experience
• International experience is preferred
• Banqueting experience is preferred
• Local language – excellent oral and written skills where necessary
• English – good oral and written skills
• Knowledgeable of food safety regulations
• 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
• Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors
• Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Applying a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times
• Working in a safe, prudent and organized manner
• Ability to operate computer and office equipment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred
• Passionate for Food & Beverage
• People Oriented
• Passionate for European luxury
• Entrepreneurial
• Straightforward
• Business Acumen
• Sense of responsibility
• Team player
• Flexible and reliable
• Tolerant and open minded
• Works well under pressure

About Kempinski

At Kempinski Hotels we provide ourselves on delivering a beautiful performance for each and every one of our guests. Dedicated to please, educated to entertain and never compromising on the European elegance of service, we are driven by our passion for crafting distinct and meaningful experiences. Each of our remarkable properties is a stage upon which our people perform their best and every day is an opportunity to apply their unique talents. We offer recognition for your skills, an environment that encourages personal growth, and respect and support from  colleagues and leaders. Connected by our shared values, our passion for craftsmanship, and our care for one another, we are a global community of hoteliers. Your stage awaits. Discover a career crafted by you.