Chef de Partie

**1. Meal Preparation & Cooking**:

- Prepare all meals, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, based on guest preferences and dietary requirements.
- Ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and taste.
- Cater for specific guest dietary restrictions, allergies, or preferences (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.).
- Ensure proper portion control and minimize food waste.

**2. Kitchen Management**:

- Manage all aspects of kitchen operations, including ordering, inventory, and food storage.
- Cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen, ensuring it complies with all safety and health standards.
- Maintain kitchen equipment and utensils, ensuring they are in proper working order.
- Manage food inventory and ensure that supplies are stocked, ordering new stock as needed.

**3. Guest Interaction**:

- Provide personalized meal experiences based on guest preferences or special occasions (e.g., birthdays, anniversaries).
- Engage with guests regarding meal options, suggesting local specialties, and gathering feedback to enhance their culinary experience.
- Maintain a calm, friendly, and professional demeanor when interacting with guests.

**4. Safety & Hygiene**:

- Adhere to local food safety and hygiene regulations, ensuring all food preparation areas are sanitized regularly.
- Maintain and ensure the proper use of kitchen equipment to minimize accidents and damage.
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- **Skills and Qualifications**:

- **Experience**:

- Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a chef, preferably in a boutique property, resort, or private establishment. Experience in a small, independent kitchen is ideal.
- Ability to cook a wide variety of cuisines, including local Himachali dishes.
- **Skills**:

- Strong culinary skills, with an emphasis on high-quality meal preparation and presentation.
- Ability to work independently and manage all aspects of the kitchen, from cooking to cleanliness and inventory.
- Good knowledge of food safety standards, hygiene practices, and kitchen safety.
- Excellent time management skills, especially in a small kitchen with limited resources.
- Ability to handle the stress of cooking and serving in a small, intimate setting with varied guest needs.
- **Personal Traits**:

- Dependable, responsible, and trustworthy—someone who can work independently.
- Strong attention to detail, particularly in taste, presentation, and cleanliness.
- Excellent communication skills to interact with guests and any support staff (if applicable).
- Creative, with a passion for food and hospitality.
- **Languages**:

- Proficiency in English and Hindi is required. Knowledge of additional languages is a plus.

Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹22,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Food provided

Application Question(s):

- Have you worked in cottage before?

**Education**:

- Higher Secondary(12th Pass) (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 5 years (required)

**Language**:

- Hindi (required)
- English (preferred)

Work Location: In person