Demi Chef de Partie

Job Description

The Demi Chef de Partie supports the Chef de Partie and wider kitchen team in preparing, cooking, and presenting food to Sheraton standards. Candidates are generally expected to have culinary training and previous experience in a hotel, resort, or professional kitchen. Knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, hygiene regulations, portion control, and basic kitchen equipment is important. The successful candidate should be organised, dependable, physically fit, and able to work efficiently during busy service periods, including weekends and public holidays. Good teamwork, communication, attention to detail, willingness to learn, and a professional attitude are essential. The role also involves maintaining cleanliness, following food-safety procedures, controlling waste, and supporting smooth day-to-day kitchen operations.

Company Info

Sheraton Colombo Hotel is a premium international hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka, operating under the Sheraton Hotels & Resorts brand, part of Marriott International. Sheraton properties are designed to bring guests together through comfortable accommodation, restaurants and bars, meeting facilities, leisure amenities, and welcoming public spaces. The Colombo hotel serves business travellers, tourists, conferences, weddings, and local events, requiring consistently high standards in hospitality and food service. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hotel companies, with a broad portfolio of brands and properties across many countries. Employees typically work within structured operational standards and may receive training, career-development opportunities, staff meals, uniforms, and other benefits depending on the employment package. A Demi Chef de Partie would join a professional culinary team supporting food production and guest satisfaction across the hotel’s outlets and events.

Destination Guide

Sri Lanka is a tropical island with strong opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, aviation, technology, education, and business services. Colombo is the country’s main commercial centre and offers the widest range of hospitality jobs, while coastal and hill-country resorts provide seasonal and destination-based work. Sri Lankan culture is diverse, shaped by Sinhalese, Tamil, Muslim, and colonial influences, with Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, and Christian traditions. Life is generally sociable and family-oriented, with affordable local food, beaches, mountains, wildlife, and efficient bus and train connections. English is widely used in hotels, although learning basic Sinhala or Tamil is useful. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work or residence visa and should confirm requirements with the Sri Lankan Department of Immigration and Emigration before travelling. Relocation costs, accommodation, medical cover, meals, transport, and service-charge arrangements should be clarified with the employer.