Demi Chef de Partie (Continental)

Job Title: Demi Chef de Partie (DCDP) - Continental Cuisine

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Reports To: Chef de Partie (CDP) / Sous Chef

The Role: We are seeking a motivated and skilled Demi Chef de Partie with approximately 5 years of progressive culinary experience, specifically focused on Continental cuisine. As a DCDP for Continental, you will play a crucial supporting role within a specific hot or cold kitchen section, assisting the Chef de Partie and independently executing a variety of culinary tasks. This position requires a solid foundation in Continental cooking techniques, a strong commitment to quality, and a desire to take on more responsibility in a diverse culinary environment.

What You'll Do:

• Continental Dish Preparation: Prepare and cook a wide range of Continental dishes or components (e.g., sauces, stocks, roasted meats, pasta, salads, appetizers) according to established recipes, standards, and plating guides.
• Section Support: Assist the Chef de Partie in the daily operations of an assigned Continental kitchen section (e.g., Saucier, Garde Manger, Rotisseur, Entremetier).
• Mise en Place: Execute comprehensive mise en place for your assigned station, ensuring all ingredients are prepped, organized, and ready for service for Continental dishes.
• Quality & Consistency: Ensure all food prepared meets our high standards for taste, quality, presentation, and portion control, specifically for Continental offerings.
• Hygiene & Safety: Strictly adhere to all food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and sanitation procedures (e.g., HACCP principles) in your Continental work area.
• Inventory & Stock: Assist with managing stock levels, proper storage, rotation, and minimizing waste for Continental ingredients within your section.
• Team Collaboration: Work effectively and communicate clearly with the Chef de Partie, other DCDPs, Commis Chefs, and kitchen porters to ensure smooth service flow.
• Learning & Development: Proactively seek to learn new Continental techniques, classic and modern recipes, and gain deeper understanding of kitchen operations from senior chefs.
• Equipment Care: Ensure all kitchen equipment in your section (relevant to Continental cooking) is used correctly, cleaned, and maintained.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience: Approximately 5 years of progressive culinary experience in a professional kitchen setting, with a significant and demonstrable focus on Continental cuisine, preferably in a reputable hotel or fine-dining restaurant.
• Skills: Solid understanding of various Continental cooking methods (e.g., roasting, sautéing, braising, preparing sauces), knife skills, and general kitchen operations. Ability to accurately follow complex recipes.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to food preparation, presentation, and cleanliness for delicate Continental dishes.
• Work Ethic: Strong work ethic, ability to work efficiently under pressure, and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Team Player: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Hygiene Knowledge: Good understanding and strict adherence to food safety and sanitation practices.
• Education: A culinary diploma or certificate from a recognized institution is highly desirable.
• Availability: Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Rotational shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Continental Food Cooking: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person