Chef de Partie - 1887 by André

About the role

Raffles Hotel Singapore, a historic 19th-century hotel, is opening a new signature restaurant called 1887 by André, led by award-winning chef André Chiang. The Chef de Partie supervises the assigned kitchen's operation to maintain the highest standards of food quality and guest satisfaction, covering quality and cost control and the training and development of colleagues.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor food quality and consistency, and supervise kitchen operations including yield testing, product identification and rotation and labelling according to written specifications
• Carry out daily spot checks so that all food items are used completely to avoid wastage, and work with receiving and storeroom to ensure goods meet hotel standards
• Assess the freshness, presentation and temperature of food served
• Control portioning, serving, requisitions and receiving in line with SOPs, and update menu recipe costing and menu planning for F&B promotions
• Enforce high standards of hygiene and sanitation in kitchens and equipment storage, and prevent the use of spoiled or contaminated products
• Induct and onboard new hires, and train colleagues on hotel rules, workplace safety, hygiene, HACCP standards and emergency procedures
• Maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues, supervisors and managers, build guest loyalty and improve products through guest feedback
• Follow sustainable practices supporting Accor's CSR programme and perform other assigned duties

Required profile

• Minimum professional certificate in a culinary-related field
• At least 4 years of experience in the Food & Beverage industry, including at least 2 years in a fine dining restaurant in a similar position, preferably in a reputable or celebrity chef restaurant
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Good interpersonal, presentation and influencing skills, attention to detail and flexibility
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a dynamic environment

What we offer

• 5-day work week
• Duty meals
• Colleagues' discount and/or preferential room rates at worldwide Accor hotels
• Flexible benefit package (dental/optical, vacation expenses, children's education)
• Medical and wellness benefit with comprehensive insurance coverage
• Career development opportunities locally and overseas, and learning and development opportunities