Chef de Partie - Pan-Asian concept (Kuwait)

A 5-star luxury hotel in Kuwait is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie – Pan-Asian Concept to join its specialty kitchen team. The ideal candidate must have strong relevant experience in Pan-Asian cuisine and be able to prepare high-quality dishes with consistency, accuracy, and attention to presentation.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and present Pan-Asian dishes according to the outlets standards

- Maintain consistency, quality, taste, portioning, and presentation across assigned kitchen sections

- Handle daily mise en place, food preparation, and service requirements efficiently

- Support menu items, specials, and signature dishes for the Pan-Asian concept

- Coordinate closely with the Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, and wider kitchen brigade during service

- Supervise and guide Demi Chef de Partie, Commis, and junior kitchen team members when required

- Monitor stock levels, food rotation, storage, wastage, and cleanliness in the assigned section

- Ensure all food safety, hygiene, cleanliness, and HACCP standards are maintained at all times

- Report equipment issues, operational concerns, or quality gaps to senior chefs promptly

- Support smooth kitchen operations during busy service periods

Requirements

- Must have strong relevant experience in Pan-Asian cuisine

- Proven experience as Chef de Partie or Demi Chef de Partie in a similar concept

- Prior experience in a 5-star luxury hotel or high-end restaurant is strongly preferred

- Good knowledge of Asian cooking techniques, ingredients, sauces, wok preparation, and modern plating

- Strong attention to detail, food presentation, and consistency

- Able to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment

- Good teamwork, communication, and organizational skills

- Knowledge of food safety, kitchen hygiene, and proper storage procedures

- Flexible to work according to business needs, including weekends and holidays

Benefits

- Furnished shared accommodation, including rent and limited utilities

- Airline ticket allowance every 24 months of service

- 30 days annual vacation as per Kuwait Labour Law

- Arabic language allowance for eligible work days

- Local government medical insurance and workmens compensation

- Duty meals provided

- Complimentary nights at partner hotels within the group after 90 days of service

- Fitness centre and sports facilities available at staff accommodation

- End-of-service gratuity as per Kuwait Labour Law

- Uniform laundry and dry cleaning provided

- Overtime compensated in hours

- 50% discount on F&B at select outlets, with prior booking

- No probation period for internal transfers within the hotel group; 3 months for external hires

- 15 public holidays per year

- Monthly service charge distribution based on days worked

- Sick leave after 90 days of employment, based on the applicable tiered pay schedule

- 3 months termination notice, or payment in lieu

- 48-hour work week with 2 days off per week

- Annual salary review in line with hotel policy