Chef de Partie – Luxury Resort Kitchen

About the role

The Chef de Partie will support the Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations at Fairmont Royal Pavilion, a 75‑room luxury resort on Barbados’ Platinum Coast. You will step in for the Sous Chef when needed and help maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and service.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate activities within your assigned kitchen section.
• Ensure efficient workflow and seamless coordination with other kitchen areas.
• Maintain impeccable hygiene and kitchen standards in line with HACCP requirements.
• Prepare and cook dishes according to menu specifications and quality standards.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff, including apprentices and commis chefs.
• Assist in menu development and implement new food concepts.
• Participate in live cooking demonstrations and interact with customers when required.
• Collaborate with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to maintain kitchen efficiency.
• Monitor and control food waste, stock levels, and kitchen resources.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities during busy service periods.

Required profile

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar Chef de Partie role.
• Proven track record of excellence in food preparation and presentation.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Passion for international cuisine and new food concepts.
• Experience in live cooking and customer interaction.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Required skills

• HACCP compliance and food safety procedures.
• Menu development and implementation.
• Live cooking demonstration techniques.
• Food waste monitoring and stock control.

What we offer

• Learning programs through Fairmont Academies.
• Opportunities to develop talent and grow within the property and globally.
• Employee discounts on dining and hotel stays.
• Access to exclusive rates at Fairmont and Accor Group hotels worldwide.