Chef de Partie (Japanese Restaurant)

Job Description

The Chef de Partie supports the Japanese restaurant kitchen by preparing and cooking assigned dishes to consistent standards. Requirements typically include professional culinary training or equivalent kitchen experience, knowledge of Japanese ingredients and cooking methods, strong hygiene awareness, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. The successful candidate is expected to follow recipes, portion controls, food-safety procedures, and Marriott brand standards. Responsibilities also include maintaining an organized workstation, controlling waste, assisting with stock rotation, supporting junior colleagues, and communicating effectively with the Sous Chef and wider kitchen team. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is essential. Experience in a hotel or Japanese restaurant is advantageous.

Company Info

Sheraton Kuching Hotel is a full-service hotel in Kuching, Sarawak, operating under the Sheraton brand of Marriott International. The hotel serves business and leisure travelers and typically provides accommodation, restaurants and bars, meeting facilities, guest services, and recreational amenities. Marriott International is one of the world's largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of global hotel brands and properties across numerous countries. Working at Sheraton generally involves following established service, safety, and quality standards while delivering a welcoming guest experience. Employees may benefit from structured hotel operations, international brand exposure, training opportunities, and career mobility within Marriott's network. The Chef de Partie role is part of the hotel's culinary operation, supporting food quality, kitchen efficiency, teamwork, and consistent restaurant presentation.

Destination Guide

Kuching is the capital of Sarawak on Malaysian Borneo, offering a relaxed lifestyle, lower living costs than Kuala Lumpur, and access to rainforest, rivers, national parks, and coastal destinations. Hospitality, tourism, food and beverage, healthcare, retail, education, and services provide regular employment opportunities. Sarawak has a multicultural character, with Malay, Chinese, Indigenous, and other communities, and English is widely used in hotels and business settings alongside Malay. Daily life is generally affordable, although imported goods and central housing can cost more. New arrivals should arrange accommodation, transport, banking, mobile service, and medical coverage before starting work. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored employment pass or relevant work authorization; the employer usually manages the application, and working before approval is not permitted. Check current Malaysian and Sarawak immigration requirements, as rules and approval conditions can change.