Demi Chef de Partie

About The Ritz-Carlton

The Ritz-Carlton, part of Marriott International, operates over 100 award-winning properties worldwide. The company focuses on delivering luxury service and creating memorable guest experiences by empowering its hospitality professionals. The Ritz-Carlton upholds its "Gold Standards," which include the Employee Promise, Credo, and Service Values, as the foundation of its culture and success in luxury hospitality.

Role Summary

The Demi Chef de Partie is responsible for preparing and cooking food items according to established recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines. This full-time role involves ensuring the quality and quantity of food prepared, maintaining food logs, and supporting kitchen operations during busy periods. The Demi Chef de Partie will also assist management in various aspects of employee development and ensure adherence to company and safety policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare special meals or substitute items as required.
• Regulate temperatures of cooking equipment such as ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Manage food thawing processes from freezer storage to refrigeration.
• Ensure proper portioning, arrangement, and garnishing of food.
• Maintain accurate food logs and monitor the quality and quantity of prepared food.
• Communicate assistance needs during peak service times.
• Inform the Chef of excess food items for daily specials and notify Food & Beverage staff of menu specials and out-of-stock items.
• Prepare and cook both hot and cold foods according to recipes and preparation checklists.
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluation, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching employees.
• Serve as a role model for colleagues and ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Follow all company, safety, and security policies and procedures, reporting maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions.
• Maintain a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance, protect company assets, and maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Anticipate and address guests’ service needs, communicating professionally with others.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships, support team goals, and respond appropriately to employee concerns.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in a similar culinary role.
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
• Capability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Completion of safety training and certifications as required.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position within a dynamic kitchen environment. The role requires active participation in a team setting, where collaboration and adherence to high service standards are paramount. The Ritz-Carlton is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, valuing diverse backgrounds and fostering an inclusive environment.