Chef de Partie

Job Description

The Chef de Partie is responsible for managing an assigned kitchen section, preparing dishes to Sheraton and Marriott standards, and maintaining consistent quality, presentation, and portion control. Candidates should have formal culinary training or relevant hotel-kitchen experience, sound knowledge of food preparation, hygiene, HACCP practices, and basic kitchen safety. The role requires teamwork, discipline, good communication, and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods, including weekends and public holidays. The successful candidate is expected to follow recipes, reduce waste, maintain a clean workstation, support junior colleagues, and contribute to a professional guest experience.

Company Info

Sheraton Colombo Hotel is a premium international hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka, operated under the Sheraton brand, part of Marriott International. The hotel is designed to serve business and leisure travelers, offering accommodation, restaurants and bars, meetings and events, recreational facilities, and guest services. As a Marriott property, it generally follows globally recognized standards for hospitality, food quality, safety, service, and employee conduct. Culinary team members may work across restaurants, banquets, room service, and other food and beverage operations, depending on business requirements. The working environment is typically structured, multicultural, and service-focused, with opportunities to learn international operating procedures and develop within the wider Marriott network. Benefits and exact employment terms depend on the local contract and hotel policy.

Destination Guide

Sri Lanka offers hospitality opportunities in Colombo, resort areas such as Galle, Bentota, Negombo, Kandy, and the eastern coast, particularly in hotels, restaurants, tourism, and events. The country has a warm, tropical lifestyle, diverse cuisine, strong family and community traditions, and a generally welcoming culture. Colombo is the main commercial center, with better access to transport, shopping, healthcare, and international connections, although traffic and humidity can be challenging. Foreign employees normally need an employment or residence visa arranged with support from the hiring company; working without the correct authorization is not permitted. Candidates should confirm salary, service charge, accommodation, meals, transport, insurance, contract length, and repatriation terms before relocating. Sri Lanka is relatively affordable compared with many international destinations, but careful budgeting is useful because imported goods and housing in central Colombo can be expensive.