Chef de Partie

POSITION SUMMARY:The Chef de Partie is responsible for managing their assigned section in the kitchen - preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality standard food. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality standard food.• Manage and train assigned team.• Monitor portion and waste control.• Oversee the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards.• Maintain accurate inventories while informing management of restocking needs to prevent product shortages.• Assist the Chefs as needed in execution of production.• Assist as required culinary management in creating menu items, recipes and developing new dishes.• Assist with the management of health and safety.• Assistant with the management of food hygiene practices.• Operate ethically to protect the assets and image of the company.• Must be able to maintain a schedule availability flexible to the business demands. • Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:• Culinary degree and/or certificate required.• Minimum 3 years of experience in a full service, high-volume, fast paced kitchen or food service environment a plus.• Must have excellent knife skills, and are proficient in all aspects of cooking.• Demonstrated experience with various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.• Have experience on multiple stations in the kitchen.• Working knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and sanitation standards• Ability to take direction.• Ability to follow and execute recipes to designated specifications.• Ability to work in a clean, organized, and efficient manner in a high-pressure environment.• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.• Effective communication and interpersonal conducive to a productive teamwork environment.• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.• Strong work ethic, team player, and customer-focused approach.• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.• Must be passionate, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to success.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards• Ability to lift and carry items weighing 10 - 30 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on a regular (or occasional basis). • Ability to stand for prolong periods of time.• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the property. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment. • Climbing steps regularly. Creative Culinary Management is an equal opportunity employer.

Created: 2025-09-06