Chef De Partie

Job Description

The Chef de Partie is responsible for managing a designated kitchen section, preparing food to established recipes and presentation standards, and supporting smooth daily kitchen operations. Candidates should have formal culinary training or relevant professional experience, good knowledge of food preparation, hygiene, sanitation, and kitchen safety. The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy hotel environment. Expectations include maintaining consistent food quality, controlling portions and waste, monitoring stock, keeping the workstation clean, and following company policies. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is normally required.

Company Info

citizenM is a modern hotel group known for stylish, compact rooms, technology-led service, and affordable luxury for international travellers. Its hotels are designed around social public spaces, relaxed lounges, self-service convenience, and efficient operations rather than traditional full-service hospitality. citizenM Kuala Lumpur offers guests a central base for exploring Malaysia’s capital, with a focus on contemporary design, comfortable sleeping facilities, digital check-in, and welcoming communal areas. Employees typically work in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment where flexibility, teamwork, and a friendly attitude are highly valued. Kitchen team members contribute to breakfast and food-service operations while maintaining strong standards for quality, cleanliness, and food safety. The brand’s culture generally encourages practical problem-solving, open communication, and consistent service delivery.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers hospitality opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Sabah, Sarawak, and other resort destinations. Roles are available in hotels, restaurants, tourism, culinary services, events, and guest operations, with stronger seasonal demand in island resorts. Malaysian culture is multicultural, combining Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous traditions, with English commonly used in tourism workplaces. Kuala Lumpur provides urban convenience, public transport, shopping, and diverse food, while islands such as Langkawi offer a slower coastal lifestyle. Living costs vary, with Kuala Lumpur generally more expensive than smaller cities or resort areas. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass or relevant work permit arranged before starting work. Check current Malaysian immigration rules, medical requirements, and employment conditions carefully. Relocation planning should include accommodation, transport, health insurance, banking, and adapting to Malaysia’s hot, humid climate.