Demi Chef De Partie (Asian Cuisine)

An Exhilarating Opportunity

Are You Ready for a Daring Challenge with The World’s Hottest Luxury Hotel Group? Disruptive by Design, FIVE Hotels and Resorts is Redefining ‘FIVE-Star’ Hospitality and Setting the Gold Standard across the Industry.

Join the FIVE Tribe - and Get Ready to Make Waves.

The Candidate

A Driven Self-Starter, you have Excellent Communication, Leadership and Organisational Skills. As an Astute Creative and Critical Thinker, you can Conceptualise and Implement Innovative Solutions in a Fast-Paced Environment. Not even the Smallest Detail Escapes Your Keen Eye and You Execute Tasks Proactively with Precision and Finesse. A ‘Can-Do!’ Attitude Coupled with An Inherent Flair for Taking Ownership Makes You a Highly Motivated Go-Getter.

Your Outgoing and Approachable Nature enables you to Seamlessly Connect with other ‘FIVERs’ and key Stakeholders, ensuring that Their and Your Journey at FIVE is nothing short of Sensational. Joining our Culinary Team as a Demi Chef De Partie will Empower you to deliver Exceptional Experiences across our award-winning Lifestyle Destinations. Jump on Board and Unlock your Potential in a Buzzing Environment that will take your Career to New Heights!

What We’re Looking For

• A proven track record as a Demi Chef De Partie in a Luxury Hotel environment or Fine Dining Restaurant, delivering Sensational Experiences synonymous with FIVE's Award-Winning Service Quality.
  
• A Culinary Degree or equivalent qualification is preferred.
  
• Outstanding Pre-Opening experience in setting up dynamic, seamless and fast-paced Kitchen Operations is advantageous.
  
• Impeccable Communication Skills, both verbal and written, with fluency in English.
  
• Demonstrated proficiency in Culinary Techniques, and Presentation and Plating Methods.
  
• Strong familiarity with and understanding of how to Safely Use and Maintain kitchen equipment.
  
• Next-Level collaborative skills, effectively Supporting senior chefs, and Leading and Inspiring junior Kitchen Staff.
  
• A Meticulous Eye for Detail, ensuring every aspect of Food Quality and Presentation is perfectly curated.
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) principles and practices, and a thorough understanding of Health and Safety Regulations, Food Hygiene Standards, and Best Practices in Restaurant Operations.
  
• Positive ‘Can-Do!’ Attitude and proactive in Contributing Innovatively towards menu development and culinary concepts.
  
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays, based on the requirements of the Hotel.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Elevates FIVE’s Culinary Experience by meticulously preparing and cooking dishes alongside the Chef De Partie, ensuring they meet our Exacting Standards of Quality and Presentation.
  
• Takes ownership and responsibility for their Designated Kitchen Section, whether it involves sauces, grill, or pastry, and adds a touch of Bespoke Artistry to the Execution and Presentation of Dishes.
  
• Innovates and curates Menu Offerings that captivate our Discerning Clientele, harmonising Local Flavours, global Culinary Trends, and Dietary Preferences in a bespoke culinary experience.
  
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Kitchen Equipment, has mastered Cooking Techniques, and uncompromisingly upholds Food Hygiene Practices to maintain ‘FIVE-Styled’ Safety and Quality.
  
• Collaborates seamlessly with fellow chefs and supervisors, contributing to the creation of Sensational ‘FIVE-Star’ Dining Experiences.
  
• Provides Mentorship and Support to junior kitchen staff, fostering a Positive and Productive Team environment.
  
• Ensures the impeccable Organisation and Setup of their section before service periods, ensuring Efficiency and Smooth Operations.
  
• Contributes to the management of Ingredient Stock Levels and adopts a Minimum-Waste approach in placing orders, ensuring a continuous and efficient supply of ingredients.
  
• Adheres strictly to Food Safety and Hygiene regulations, ensuring the kitchen remains a faultlessly Clean, Orderly, and Compliant Space.
  
• Participates in Menu Tastings, Evaluations, and Training sessions, showcasing a commitment to continuous improvement and the creation of Boundary-Breaking culinary experiences.
  

The Team

‘FIVERs’ are Cultured yet Chic, Confident yet Self-Effacing, and Work Hard to Play even Harder. As a FIVE Tribe Member, you'll Personify the distinct ‘Vibe at FIVE’ and apply it to create Insta-Perfect Experiences for our Guests that keeps them Coming Back for More. If you Dream of being surrounded by Like-Minded Individuals who share your Passion for Delivering Unforgettable Moments that last a Lifetime – then Look No Further and Unleash your Next-Level Potential.

Sustainable Indulgence at FIVE

FIVE is a leader in Sustainable Luxury Living and Hospitality, with its UAE-based Destinations being the first and only Hotels in the UAE to obtain the International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC) for achieving 100% renewable electricity for 2022. The company's Science-Meets-Styled ‘Sustainable Indulgence’ Ethos has led to a completely LEED Platinum-certified operational hospitality portfolio. FIVE Palm Jumeirah and FIVE Jumeirah Village are also 3 Star SPIRE Rated Smart Buildings. FIVE Zurich, the only LEED Platinum hotel in Switzerland, achieved an impressive 84 Points under LEED v4's BD+C and ID+C rating system, making it one of just five hotels worldwide to receive Platinum Certification. FIVE illustrates its Commitment to making ‘Sustainability without Compromise on Luxury Living’ central to its Future Vision, with FIVE LUXE already on track to acquire LEED Platinum (BD+C). These Achievements highlight FIVE’s Comprehensive and Committed Scope of Sustainability Strategy permeating Operations, Governance and Community.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The FIVE Tribe represents over 70 nationalities across its over 1500 ‘FIVERs.’ FIVE is Committed to Hiring a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce as an Equal-Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, FIVE does not discriminate based on disability, race, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, nationality, marital status, or any other basis protected under national or local laws. Ranked 10th on the Great Workplaces in the UAE 2023 list of Large Organisations, the FIVE Tribe is more than a group of people working together – it is a Family bonded by common Values and Goals, Celebrating People, Culture and Diversity.

About FIVE Hotels and Resorts

FIVE Hotels and Resorts prides itself on being Disruptively Different and Daringly Unique. Our Growing Portfolio of Lavish Destinations are the epitome of Glamour and Experiential Luxury, and currently consists of FIVE Palm Jumeirah, FIVE Jumeirah Village, FIVE Zurich and FIVE LUXE. Joining our Exceptional FIVE Tribe means you are part of a team who Breaks Boundaries and offers Unbeatable Next-Level Experiences at FIVE’s award-winning Hotels, Dining Concepts, and 360-Degree Immersive Nightlife Venues. As part of the Accomplished FIVE Tribe, you will be part of a group of High Achievers who Fearlessly Challenge Conventions on a Global Stage.

Find out more here: fivehotelsandresorts.com