Chef de partie

Duties and Responsibilities

The chef de parties' job duties and responsibilities are:

• Assist's and supports the head chef in food preparation
• Prepares the starters as well as the vegetables
• Coordinates banqueting events alongside the banquet manager
• Provides support to the restaurants sales and marketing team
• Is involved in the training of lower cadre staff
• Helps with menu planning
• Meal preparation
• Oversees food preparation, cooking and presentation in the restaurant
• Enforces safety, health and hygiene standards in the kitchen
• Troubleshoots any problems that may arise in the kitchen
• Ensures that food goes to the customers in a timely manner
• Manages and supervises the commis chefs that work under them

Skills and Specifications

A chef de partie is required to have particular skills and knowledge that will enable them perform their duties effectively and efficiently. A chef de partie’s job skills and specifications include: