Chef de Partie - Six Senses Douro Valley

Six Senses is recruiting a Chef de Partie to join our team in the award-winning Douro Valley!

We are looking for an experienced Chef de Partie who is seeking a new challenge and is passionate about cooking.

If you identify with this, send us your CV!

Below are some of the tasks you will perform on a daily basis:

• Prepare a variety of meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, and other food items to cook in ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Assume 100% responsibility for the quality of the products served.
• Consistently know and comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules and guidelines.
• Store and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure a smooth service period.
• Follow the proper presentation of the dish and the configured garnish for all dishes.
• Understand and adhere to company policy regarding fire, hygiene, and safety.
• Verify received products, ensuring that all food merchandise is in accordance with order sheets, receiving records, and purchase specifications.
• Record guest complaints, requests, and solutions along with any other issues related to personnel, equipment, production, etc., and report them to the Executive Chef or the Executive Sous Chef.
• Interact with the management of other departments within the areas of responsibility and develop strong working relationships with them.
• Work in any section of the kitchen when necessary, due to business levels or colleague shortages.
• Assist in controlling the outlet's operating budget, ensuring that all costs are strictly controlled while maximizing profitability.
• Ensure that your work area is of an exemplarily clean nature.
• Fully understand the team's goals and objectives, ensuring that the maximum is done to achieve the goals.
• Be present throughout the entire service.
• Have a good knowledge of all outlet menus.
• Always maintain the highest standard of social skills.
• Report any maintenance failures following the necessary steps.
• Maintain efficient administration within the department by preparing and submitting operational reports on time.
• Ensure that all department equipment is kept clean and in good working condition.
• Participate in meetings and training as required by supervisors.
• Maintain Six Senses service and operation guidelines and standards.
• Strictly comply with LQA standards and guest feedback.
• Perform any additional tasks given to you by the supervisor/management