Description
We are seeking a skilled Chef de Partie to join our team at Restaurant L'Oustau Joia – Mercure Arles Centre Arènes in Arles.
As a Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for your station and contribute to the smooth operation of our kitchen brigade. You will work under the supervision of the Chef de Cuisine and Second de Cuisine.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and organising your workstation before each service
- Preparing and cooking dishes according to recipes and technical specifications
- Ensuring precision in cooking, seasoning, and presentation
- Guaranteeing the quality, consistency, and presentation of dishes sent out
- Actively participating in service and coordinating with other stations
- Controlling product quality, freshness, and conformity
- Participating in receiving, controlling, and storing merchandise
- Managing raw materials efficiently and minimising waste
- Maintaining a clean, organised, and operational workstation throughout the service
- Adhering to technical specifications, procedures, and establishment standards
- Applying hygiene and food safety norms rigorously
- Participating in equipment cleaning and maintenance
- Guiding and mentoring commis and apprentices assigned to your station
- Contributing to improving organisation and production quality
Requirements:
- Mastery of basic culinary techniques and techniques specific to your station
- Good knowledge of products and preparation methods
- Mastery of cooking, seasoning, and presentation techniques
- Ability to work precisely and consistently in a demanding environment
- Organisational skills and ability to anticipate service needs
- Autonomy in managing your workstation and mise en place
- Effective teamwork and communication skills
- Strict adherence to hygiene and food safety rules
- Rigorous management of raw materials and waste minimisation
- Ability to guide and mentor commis or apprentices
- Reactivity, rigour, and stress resistance
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
We are looking for a passionate, rigorous, and organised chef who is eager to progress and invest in our brigade. You should have previous experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a hotel, high-end restaurant, or quality brasserie. You are autonomous, able to prioritise tasks, and maintain high standards during mise en place and service. You enjoy teamwork, can transmit your expertise, and pay attention to details.