Chef de Partie - InterContinental Abu Dhabi

InterContinental Abu Dhabi is seeking a talented, organised, and passionate Chef de Partie to join our culinary team in In-Room Dining. The successful candidate will oversee an assigned kitchen section, ensuring that every dish delivered to our guests meets the highest standards of quality, taste, and presentation. With a strong focus on consistency, efficiency, and attention to detail, this role is essential in delivering exceptional dining experiences in the comfort and privacy of our guests' rooms.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different, but you will mainly be responsible for:

• Oversee the daily operations of the assigned kitchen section, ensuring efficient preparation and timely delivery of all in-room dining orders.
• Prepare, cook, and present dishes according to approved recipes, portion standards, and hotel quality guidelines.
• Ensure all room service orders are prepared accurately, presented attractively, and dispatched within the required timeframes.
• Coordinate closely with the In-Room Dining service team to ensure orders are complete, accurate, and ready for collection or delivery.
• Organise daily mise en place and ensure all ingredients, equipment, and workstations are prepared before service.
• Maintain consistency in food quality, flavour, temperature, portion sizes, and presentation across all menu items.
• Supervise and guide Demi Chefs de Partie and Commis Chefs, ensuring adherence to recipes, procedures, and kitchen standards.
• Ensure special dietary requirements, allergies, and guest preferences are communicated clearly and handled with appropriate care.
• Monitor ingredient freshness, stock levels, storage conditions, and expiry dates, following proper stock rotation procedures.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP standards throughout food preparation and service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen workstations, equipment, utensils, and storage areas.
• Monitor portion control, food costs, and wastage while maintaining the quality expected of a luxury hotel.
• Coordinate with other kitchen sections to manage peak periods and ensure smooth service during high-demand hours.
• Assist with menu updates, new dish preparation, and improvements to the In-Room Dining offering when required.
• Check food orders before dispatch to ensure accuracy, appropriate presentation, and compliance with guest requests.
• Ensure all opening, closing, cleaning, and handover procedures are completed according to hotel standards.
• Report equipment issues, stock shortages, and operational concerns to the Sous Chef or Executive Chef promptly.

What we need from you:

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar culinary role, preferably within a luxury hotel or high-volume restaurant.
• Experience in room service, all-day dining, or à la carte kitchen operations is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and kitchen operations.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and proper food storage procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple orders accurately under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to consistent food quality and presentation.
• Ability to lead an assigned section and support the development of junior kitchen colleagues.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Flexibility to work rotational shifts, including overnight shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.