Chef De Partie - Western

Sofitel Singapore City Centre, an iconic hotel which opens in October 2017 will form part of a mixed-use development at Tanjong Pagar Centre, a multi-billion dollar development, which will become Singapore’s tallest building at 290 meters set around landscaped parkland and direct MRT station access.

The 223-room Sofitel Singapore City Centre will offer chic designed rooms, 4 Food and Beverage options, a ballroom, and several meeting rooms, fitness and pool facilities.

Job Description:

• Manage the day to day operations of an area in the kitchen e.g. banquet, pastry, cold food & a la carte.
• Distribute work equally to ambassadors.
• Work closely with standard recipes and plate presentation in order to maintain standards of quality in production, presentation & taste.
• Maintain a good relationship with other ambassadors, providing instruction and encouragement as needed.
• Fill store requisition & daily ordering for his/her area of the kitchen.
• Assume the responsibility for cleanliness, sanitation and neatness of the kitchen.
• Ensure proper product storage, food rotation, labeling & following FIFO system.
• Able to handle mise en place & hand over shifts.
• Respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
• Perform other tasks or projects assigned by hotel management and ambassadors.
• Be aware of and comply with all legislation affecting the operation, including licensing regulations, health regulations and fire and safety regulations.
• Relate guest comments, positive or negative, to the Executive Chef, making use of the kitchen log book.
• Uphold Kitchen cleanliness and hygiene of your kitchen and follow HACCP program as led by the Hygiene Officer, including physical cleaning of areas as required.
• Disinfect and sanitize cutting boards and worktables constantly during the shift.
• Know and apply ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and properly in the kitchen.
• Report and handle any accident immediately, no matter how minor.
• Respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
• Provide a courteous and professional service at all times.
• Organise each food service so that it runs efficiently and productively.
• Liaise with Executive Sous Chef and Sous Chef keeping lines of communication open between food and beverage production and service areas of the hotel.

Job Requirements:

• Immaculate grooming, articulate in communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and mentor ambassadors
• Has the ability to work autonomously
• Has the ability and willingness to undertake further development
• Appreciates and maintains an effective outlet for stress
• An understanding of luxury guest expectations.