Chef de Partie

Job Description

The Chef de Partie is responsible for managing an assigned kitchen section, preparing and cooking food to Sheraton and Marriott standards, maintaining consistent quality, and supporting smooth daily kitchen operations. Requirements typically include professional culinary training or relevant kitchen experience, knowledge of food preparation, hygiene, HACCP procedures, and basic food safety standards. The successful candidate should be organized, reliable, physically fit, and able to work efficiently under pressure in a busy hotel environment. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is expected. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, clean working practices, and a willingness to support and guide junior kitchen colleagues are important for this role.

Company Info

Sheraton Mall of the Emirates Hotel, Dubai is a full-service hotel operated under the Sheraton brand of Marriott International. Located near the Mall of the Emirates and major Dubai attractions, the hotel serves business travelers, tourists, families, and groups. Its operations typically include guest rooms and suites, restaurants and bars, event facilities, leisure amenities, and guest services. As part of Marriott International, the property follows established global standards for hospitality, food safety, service quality, employee development, and guest satisfaction. The hotel offers a multicultural working environment, with culinary teams supporting several food and beverage outlets and banqueting operations. Employees may benefit from Marriott’s training resources, career mobility, and hospitality-focused workplace policies, subject to the terms of the specific employment contract.

Destination Guide

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it is a popular destination for hospitality professionals, especially in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Hotels, resorts, restaurants, catering companies, and tourism businesses regularly recruit chefs, supervisors, and service staff. The culture combines Emirati traditions with a highly international lifestyle; respectful dress and behavior are important, particularly during Ramadan and at religious sites. Dubai offers modern housing, shopping, beaches, public transport, and year-round entertainment, although summer temperatures are extremely high and living costs can be substantial. Employers commonly sponsor an employment visa, work permit, medical examination, Emirates ID, and sometimes accommodation, meals, transport, and flights. Candidates should confirm all benefits, probation terms, recruitment fees, and contract conditions before relocating. A passport valid for at least six months and authenticated qualifications may be required.