Chef de Partie (Full Time) - InterContinental Houston

IHG • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Chef de Partie assists with planning, ordering, and producing food items for assigned sections of the food and beverage outlet or kitchen. The role prepares meals in accordance with portion and quality standards and supports the kitchen’s daily operations. The position also provides direction to less experienced culinary staff and may serve as Sous Chef in the Sous Chef’s absence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus two years of experience as a cook, or an equivalent combination of education and food preparation experience.
• Ability to carry or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to move about the kitchen; handle food, objects, products, and utensils; and bend, stoop, and kneel.
• Communication skills for interacting with culinary staff, wait staff, and guests.
• Basic mathematical skills, including budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances.
• Reading and writing abilities for giving and receiving instructions and preparing recipes.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or a food service permit or valid health/food handler card, as required by the local or state government agency.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Degree or certificate in culinary arts.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructions to less experienced culinary staff.
• Check food preparation methods, portion sizes, and preparation timeliness, and control food usage to minimize waste.
• Assist with supervision of the kitchen’s day-to-day operation as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments, including Sales & Marketing, Catering, Banquets, Maintenance, and Guest Services.
• Prepare batch recipes and cold food items and assist with kitchen activities to ensure guests receive high-quality food in a timely manner.
• Coordinate smooth service at the pass and food pickup.
• Assist in determining minimum and maximum stocks of food, materials, and equipment.
• Assist in creating and testing new recipes and menu designs.
• Assist in inspecting the cleanliness of the line floor and kitchen stations.
• Follow proper storage procedures and state sanitation and health regulations, and notify Maintenance of needed repairs.
• Serve as Sous Chef in the Sous Chef’s absence when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Room discount
• Training
• Paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED