Chef de Partie – Full‑time Culinary Role

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Chef de Partie to join our culinary team at our Blantyre hotel. In this full‑time position you will prepare a variety of dishes, maintain high food quality standards, and support the kitchen during busy periods.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare special meals and substitute items according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Regulate oven, broiler, grill and roaster temperatures and manage food thawing processes.
• Ensure proper portioning, arrangement, garnish and maintain food logs.
• Monitor food quality and quantity, communicate assistance needs, and inform the Chef of excess items for daily specials.
• Notify service staff of menu specials and out‑of‑stock items.
• Prepare cold foods and follow food preparation checklists.
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling and employee coaching.
• Follow all safety, security and company policies, report maintenance issues and maintain a clean, professional appearance.
• Perform physical duties such as lifting up to 25 lb, standing for extended periods and reaching overhead.

Required profile

• Technical, trade or vocational school education.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant culinary experience.
• No supervisory experience required.
• No specific license or certification mentioned.

Required skills

• Food preparation
• Cooking techniques
• Food safety compliance