Demi Chef de Partie

**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.

**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