Chef de Partie

Job Description

The Chef de Partie is responsible for managing an assigned kitchen section, preparing dishes consistently, following recipes and presentation standards, and maintaining high levels of food hygiene and workplace safety. Candidates should have culinary training or equivalent professional experience, previous experience in a hotel or quality restaurant kitchen, and sound knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, portion control, and sanitation procedures. The role requires teamwork, discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods. Flexibility for shifts, weekends, and public holidays is expected, along with a professional attitude and willingness to support other kitchen sections when required.

Company Info

Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu is an upscale Marriott International hotel located on the Sabah waterfront in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. The property offers accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities, leisure amenities, and views across the South China Sea. As part of the Le Méridien brand, it combines contemporary hospitality with local culture, design, food, and a strong sense of place. Employees work within Marriott’s international service environment, following established standards for guest care, food safety, operational quality, and professional development. The hotel serves business travellers, holidaymakers, groups, and events, making it a busy workplace with varied career opportunities across culinary, rooms, food and beverage, engineering, and guest services. Benefits may include staff meals, uniforms, training, employee rates, and other entitlements subject to company policy and Malaysian employment regulations.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers varied opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, marine activities, retail, and professional services. For this role, Kota Kinabalu on the island of Borneo is an attractive base, with access to beaches, islands, Mount Kinabalu, and a multicultural city lifestyle. Sabah’s culture blends Malay, Chinese, Indigenous, and other communities, with festivals, markets, seafood, and outdoor activities forming an important part of daily life. Living costs are generally lower than in Kuala Lumpur, although central accommodation and imported goods can be expensive. Foreign workers normally need an approved employment pass or relevant work permit arranged by the employer before starting work; requirements depend on nationality and position. Relocation planning should include passport validity, medical checks, accommodation, transport, insurance, and local banking. Kota Kinabalu is relaxed but humid, and kitchen work commonly involves long shifts, weekends, and peak-season demand.