Chef de Partie

About AlphaMind and Kira

Role overview

Kitchen section and menu

• Run the section independently during service, maintaining quality, timing, and presentation.
• Plan and prepare daily mise en place according to bookings and expected covers; cook and plate dishes to standard recipes and plating guides.
• Check each dish before it reaches the pass; help develop new dishes, seasonal specials, and menu changes.
• Write and update recipe and specification cards; support other sections and cover for the Sous Chef when needed.

Team and stock

• Supervise, train, and guide the Demi Chef de Partie and Commis in the section.
• Place daily orders, check deliveries, and control stock using FIFO.
• Monitor food cost, portion control, and wastage; maintain equipment and report faults promptly.

Food safety and hygiene

• Follow Dubai Municipality food safety rules and Kira's HACCP plan.
• Check and sign off temperature logs, labelling, and storage; enforce cross-contamination and allergen procedures.
• Lead section cleaning schedules and end-of-shift checklists.
• A valid Dubai Municipality food hygiene certificate is required, or must be obtained within the required time.

Candidate requirements

• Three to five years of kitchen experience, including one to two years as Demi Chef de Partie or Chef de Partie.
• Strong cooking skills across classic techniques, sauces, butchery, and fish preparation; proven experience training and leading a small team.
• Knowledge of food cost, ordering, and stock control; culinary school certificate or equivalent professional training.
• Good spoken and written English; able to work long shifts in a hot kitchen and lift up to 20 kg.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays; organised, calm under pressure, a clear communicator, and a team player.
• UAE or GCC experience in a fine-dining or high-volume restaurant is preferred.

What AlphaMind offers

• Opportunity to work with a hospitality and lifestyle group in a dynamic, collaborative, multicultural environment.
• Exposure to high-profile hospitality and development projects, with career growth and professional development opportunities.