CHEF-DE-PARTIE – Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa

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JOB DESCRIPTION & SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

IHG® Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s leading hotel companies, with a promise to provide True Hospitality for everyone. As one of the world’s largest upscale brands, we have properties located in major urban centres, gateway cities and resort destinations all around the globe.

Opening in early January 2024, be part of Fiji’s globally anticipated new resort. At Crowne Plaza Hotel & Resorts, we support colleagues in delivering an unscripted approach to service that encourages warm, engaging interactions between the hotel team and guests. In our hotels you’ll find a team who are people-first, professional and inclusive.

If you are confident, positive, inventive and love to connect and collaborate you’ll feel at home and excel at Crowne Plaza.

What is the job?

Every plate has the potential to create a memory that lasts a lifetime for our guests. We’re looking for Chef-de-Partie (CDPs) with a passion for presentation, dedication to flavour and commitment to setting high standards from workspace to table and beyond. Under the direction of Executive Sous Chef, you are responsible to take care of the daily food preparation and duties assigned to meet the set standard and qualities.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

You’ll have the ability to provide innovative, authentic and enriching culinary experiences to our guests. Every day is different, but you’ll mostly:

Is responsible for constantly maintaining a high standard of food preparation by checking it for taste, temperature, and visual appeal.
Checks maintenance of all equipment located in the area he/she supervises and makes any attempt to prevent the damage or loss of hotel property.
Controls wastage and spoilage by keeping it at a minimum and being aware and control of the food cost.
Prepares requisitions of food in advance to ensure constant operation and get approval from the Executive Chef / Sous Chef
Assigns specific duties to the subordinates, instructs and trains them in their work.
Follows detailed instructions given to him by the Executive Chef /Executive Sous Chef at all times and briefs colleagues daily according to necessary information.
Works closely together with the stewards and ensures a constantly clean and tidy Kitchen area and refrigerators.
Make suggestions to the Executive Chef or Exec. Sous Chef concerning improvement which would lead to more satisfied customers and/or increased volume of business or profit.
Makes sure that his set up and mise-en-place are always ready so that he/she may give quick, efficient, and quality service.
Reports punctually in correct uniform and standard of grooming and is aware of all house rules and procedures, he/she obeys and enforces them.
Prepares requisitions of food in advance to ensure constant operation and get approval from the Executive Chef /Exec. Sous Chef.
He makes sure that all refrigerators are clean and tidy and checks the stored food items on freshness to prevent the use of spoiled or contaminated products in any phase of food preparation.
Is responsible, for HACCP, OHS, and Incident reporting of given areas.

What we need from you:

Trade Certificate in Cookery or Culinary Arts.
Demonstrated ability to interact with customers, colleagues and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.
Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities.
Good Communication and writing skills.
The strength to lift, push and pull big objects up to 23 kg which can also involve bending and kneeling.
A good grasp of reading, writing and basic mathematics.
The flexibility to work night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Compliance with local laws on food handling.
Great communication – you’ll be warm, welcoming and easy to talk to.
At least 3 years of experience in a similar role in a world-class brand or similar resort setting.
How do I deliver this?

There’s so much more to the job than we can capture here. It’s simply about creating great experiences, doing the right thing and understanding people.

What we offer

In return we’ll give you a competitive salary package including, free transfers within the Nadi area to the resort and back, food and beverage discount, discounted room rates worldwide and the opportunity to progress your career with IHG®.

Most importantly, we’ll give you the room to belong.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual’s, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

IHG is committed to promoting a culture of inclusion where everyone feels safe, respected and valued. We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our teams and encourage our colleagues to bring their authentic and best selves to work.

JOB FUNCTIONS
Chef De Partie

JOB OPEN TO:
Fiji Residents Only

OTHER INFORMATION (ATTACHMENTS)
Chef de Partie – 09.01.24.pdf