Chef De Partie - Cold Kitchen

Job Description

The Chef de Partie – Cold Kitchen is responsible for preparing salads, dressings, appetizers, sandwiches, cold cuts, desserts, and other chilled menu items according to Westin and Marriott standards. Candidates should have professional culinary training or relevant kitchen experience, strong food-preparation and presentation skills, and good knowledge of hygiene, sanitation, and food-safety procedures. The role requires the ability to organize a workstation, control ingredients, follow recipes, support menu production, and maintain consistent quality during busy service periods. Employers will expect teamwork, discipline, attention to detail, flexibility with shifts, and the ability to work efficiently in a multicultural hotel environment. Previous experience in an upscale hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurant is advantageous.

Company Info

The Westin Jakarta is a luxury hotel operated under the Westin Hotels & Resorts brand, part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. Located in the Ciputra World complex in South Jakarta, the hotel is known for upscale accommodation, restaurants, meetings, wellness facilities, and panoramic city views. Westin positions its properties around wellbeing, offering an environment designed to help guests feel revitalized through nutritious dining, fitness, comfortable rooms, and restorative services. Marriott International provides structured operating standards, training, career mobility, and employee benefits, although specific conditions depend on local employment policies and the hotel’s contract. Working at The Westin Jakarta can provide valuable experience in luxury hospitality, international guest service, food safety, and high-volume hotel operations. The culinary team typically works closely with restaurants, banquets, room service, stewarding, and executive kitchen leadership.

Destination Guide

Indonesia is an archipelago with strong hospitality opportunities in Jakarta, Bali, Lombok, Batam, and other tourism centers. Jakarta offers the broadest range of international hotels, restaurants, events, and corporate dining, while Bali provides a more resort-focused lifestyle and a large expatriate community. Indonesian culture values courtesy, community, religious diversity, and respect for seniority; English is useful in upscale hotels, while learning basic Bahasa Indonesia helps with daily life. Living costs vary considerably, with Jakarta and Bali generally more expensive than smaller cities. Employees should expect tropical weather, traffic in major urban areas, and a relaxed but service-oriented social environment. Foreign nationals normally require employer sponsorship and an appropriate work permit and stay visa; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Confirm sponsorship, medical checks, accommodation, insurance, tax arrangements, and relocation support directly with the employer before accepting an offer.