Holiday Inn Express & Suites Singapore Novena-Chef de Partie

What's the job

The Chef de Partie organizes kitchen operations, prepares and serves dishes, and supervises junior kitchen staff while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and brand standards.

Your day-to-day

• Plan menus by assessing ingredient availability, required skills, and hotel standards to deliver quality dishes
• Prepare meals for assigned kitchen sections, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality food items
• Supervise and provide clear direction to kitchen helpers, attendants, and stewards to maintain smooth kitchen operations
• Collaborate with supervisors on manpower planning and kitchen management needs
• Communicate guest and internal feedback, operational difficulties, and relevant information to superiors to support continuous improvement
• Coordinate food service flow, including pass and pick-up processes, to ensure efficient service
• Participate actively in daily briefings, meetings, and training sessions to enhance team performance and compliance
• Prepare food, beverage, materials, and equipment in advance to support service readiness
• Maintain cleanliness and reset work areas to uphold hygiene and safety standards
• Implement hotel and departmental policies, including health, safety, grooming, quality, and hygiene regulations
• Apply Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) policies by conducting all tasks safely and reporting hazards promptly
• Demonstrate knowledge of property safety, first aid, fire, and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely
• Log security incidents and accidents accurately following hotel protocols
   

What we need from you

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar culinary role or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid food service permit or health/food handler card as mandated by local government agencies
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with guests, colleagues, and third parties to uphold the hotel’s reputation
• Proven problem-solving skills applied in kitchen operations and guest service contexts