Chef de Partie

Marriott•Scottsdale, AZ

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa is seeking a Chef de Partie. The resort partners with the Rouxbe Cooking School to provide culinary associates with engaging online training opportunities and a self-paced culinary training curriculum to support career growth. This role is integral to the kitchen operations, focusing on preparing and cooking food according to recipes, quality standards, and presentation standards, as well as maintaining food logs and monitoring quality and quantity. Responsibilities also include assisting management with employee development, serving as a role model, and ensuring compliance with company and safety policies, while maintaining professional appearance and protecting company assets. The position requires anticipating and addressing guest service needs and fostering positive working relationships within the team. Marriott International is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment. The Westin brand emphasizes guest well-being and seeks passionate, active, optimistic, and adventurous individuals who embrace wellness practices to bring the brand's mission to life.

Nice To Haves

Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree
Related Work Experience: At least 3 years of related work experience
Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Prepare special meals or substitute items
Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator
Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish
Maintain food logs
Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared
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
Ensure the quality of the food items
Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist
Prepare cold foods
Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees
Serve as a role model
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
Speak with others using clear and professional language
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others
Support team to reach common goals
Listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees
Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors