What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef de Partie position at Arva?
The Chef de Partie is responsible for running the day-to-day operation of a specific station while having an understanding of the other kitchen stations. The Chef de Partie will prepare high-quality food that meets the company’s standards, ensuring the station is clean and well-stocked.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain operations of your assigned station for that day
Assist in daily prep or any other assigned item by the Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, and Chef de Cuisine
Check and complete mis en place and pars and set up station using proper recipes and fresh product
Read correctly all dupes that come in
Communicate with Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, and Chef de Cuisine regarding menu items, problems, situations or shortages
Accommodate guests’ request making sure that the Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Chef de Cuisine are aware of the request to be able to prepare it to our level of standards
Use standard recipes and plate presentations in order to maintain standards of quality in production and presentation
Be aware of items that are running low and communicate it to the team
Maintain a good working relationship with all back of house, front of house staff, management and guests
Store all items properly at the end of shift, labeling and dating all products
Ensure a clean, neat and organized work area
Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of the company and encourage other colleagues to do the same
Perform other task or projects as assigned by management
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Must have culinary degree and/or equivalent practical working experience in a kitchen, preferably in an Italian fine dining restaurant
Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Food Safety certified
Able to be organized, manage time wisely and work with little to no direct supervision
Very high attention to detail
Sensitive to cultural nuances
Able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, fast paced environment
Ability to maintain a clean and professional appearance as per company policies
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Multi-lingual is a plus