Chef De Partie
Doha Qatar – Operations / Full-Time / On-site Kitopi is the region's leading creator and partner for magical food experiences. With a purpose to satisfy the world’s appetite to create joy, Kitopi operates a portfolio of both invested and franchised F&B brands, serving as enablers in the food market by helping brands to grow and scale, both in the delivery and dine-in space. Launched in Dubai, UAE in January 2018, Kitopi has grown to become one of the greatest success stories in the cloud kitchen and food tech space. In July 2021, Kitopi announced its $415 million Series C funding round, led by the world’s largest technology-focused investment fund, Softbank Group Corp’s Vision Fund 2. This investment catapulted Kitopi to the prestigious Unicorn status, making it the fastest Unicorn to have emerged from the MENA region. As a leading food company, Kitopi’s growth has been fueled by its innovative and scalable software solutions. Kitopi’s kitchens are powered by its proprietary Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS) - an in-house suite of applications that optimizes cloud kitchen operations in real-time. As part of its growth roadmap, technological innovation, data science, artificial intelligence, and robotics will take center stage as Kitopi continues to reinvent the food industry as we know it today. With over 6,000 employees, Kitopi currently operates 200+ locations across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. It operates its global Customer Experience Center in Dubai, UAE, its Engineering Hub in Krakow, Poland, and its Robotics Hub in Odense, Denmark.
Chef de Partie (CDP) is responsible for a specific section of the kitchen, preparing high-quality food that meets the Restaurant’s standards and ensuring that the assigned station is sanitary and well-stocked. + Support the Kitchen Supervisor and Head Chef in the daily operation and work according to the menu specifications.
+ Preparing specific food items and meal components as per assigned station.
+ Following directions provided by the head chef.
+ Collaborating with the rest of the culinary team to ensure high-quality food and service.
+ Keeping your area of the kitchen safe and sanitary.
+ Stocktaking and ordering supplies for your station.
+ Improving your food preparation methods based on feedback.
+ Assisting in other areas of the kitchen when required.
+ Ensure the consistency in the preparation of all food items
+ Actively share ideas, opinions, and suggestions in daily shift briefings
+ Liaise daily with other chefs to keep open lines of communication regarding Guest feedback
+ Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage (FIFO system)
+ Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
+ Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
+ Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
+ Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
+ Manage their kitchen stations, order food and supplies, and cut down on kitchen waste.
+ Uphold personal hygiene and appearance standards
+ Minimum high school academic.
+ Experience minimum 1-year similar position.
+ Positive, dynamic, creative and dedicated team player with the ability to work in a multicultural environment and under difficult condition, while possessing following additional competencies.
+ Understanding the Job requirement.
+ Taking Responsibility.
+ Adaptability.
+ Teamwork.
+ Multitasking.
+ Qatar residence (with valid QID) and can be transferred
+ Can join immediately
Recruitment Process and Timeline First, you apply and let our recruiters review your profile. After reviewing, you will receive a link to book a meeting with a recruiter at your convenience to share more about yourself and for us to get to know you better. If you have been shortlisted, you will have the opportunity to meet our hiring managers. Depending on the scope of the role and the function, you may need to attend 2-3 rounds (which might include case study, role-play, trial, or live coding - this will be communicated to you in the initial conversation). Upon successful completion, your recruiter will contact you to discuss the offer. We aim to take you through this process within 2-3 weeks.
Benefits - Extensive learning opportunities - we offer many hard and soft skills training to help you improve and challenge yourself - You'll be involved in customized workshops run by Kitopi Academy - You’ll have a chance to work in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment - You’ll be part of one of the most caring communities out there. - Free and unlimited access to a nutritionist - No Dress Code! (
T&C Applies) - The infamous team activities and social events bursting with fun - Inclusive Private Health Insurance - Up to 50% discount from Kitopi brands - Annual leave as per the company policy We are constantly striving to make Kitopi the best place to work, by empowering you to be the best version of yourself every day. Our company values act as our guiding principles to help ensure that everyone feels safe, included, and like they truly belong. Kitopi is an equal-opportunity employer. While we currently operate in 6 countries, we are over 70 different nationalities of talented Kitopians. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a recent graduate, or someone looking to return to the workforce after a break, we encourage you to apply. We celebrate our rich diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures and have a 0-tolerance policy towards racism, bigotry, and hate. Please apply if you see a position that makes your heart skip a beat and help us build a company that we are all proud to work for. Along with offices in all the markets we operate in, we also believe in a “work from anywhere” policy - you get to choose the environment you operate in because we believe this will help you deliver work you're proud of. Customer-obsessed and tech-enabled, at Kitopi, we are a team of passionate humans who are on a mission together to satisfy the world’s appetite.
