We are accepting applications for the following position:

CHEF DE PARTIE

The Chef de Partie is responsible for assisting the Head Chef in the successful operation of the Culinary Department. Accountable for the quality, consistency, and production of the restaurant kitchen. 

RESPONSIBLITIES INCLUDE:

• Assists the Head Chef with all kitchen operations and preparation.
• Manages kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards, and procedures.
• Estimates daily production needs on a daily/weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily.
• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Leads shifts in absence of the Head Chef while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
• Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
• Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
• Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
• Performs all duties of kitchen manager and employees as necessary.
• Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
• Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions.
• Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a high-volume hotel and restaurant environment.
• A Degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major.
• 2 years’ experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
• Passionate culinarian with great palate and sense of presentation.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well in environment with time constraints.
• Ability to troubleshoot effectively.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills, performing work accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must maintain a professional image and demonstrable leadership skills.
• Ability to lift 50lbs; sit, stand, walk for an extended period of time.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including working outside of normal business hours (i.e. evenings, weekends and public holidays, as needed).

Salary: USD $10.00 – $15.00 per hour plus gratuities

Benefits: In accordance with Cayman Islands law

Location: Ms Piper's Kitchen + Garden, Grand Cayman

Employment Type: Full Time