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. 

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 

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.