Chef De Partie - Hot Kitchen

Role summary

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The Chef de Partie – Hot Kitchen is responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting hot dishes according to approved recipes, quality standards, and food-safety procedures. Requirements typically include formal culinary training or equivalent kitchen experience, practical knowledge of cooking methods, good knife skills, and familiarity with HACCP and hygiene standards. The candidate should be organized, reliable, and able to work efficiently during busy service periods. Responsibilities include preparing ingredients, managing a designated kitchen section, monitoring stock and food quality, maintaining cleanliness, minimizing waste, and supporting junior team members. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays is expected. A positive attitude, teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential.

About the employer

Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery Collection is a luxury heritage hotel in Manila operated under Accor, one of the world’s leading hospitality groups. Located in the historic Roxas Boulevard area, the hotel combines Manila’s colonial character with contemporary design, refined dining, wellness facilities, and personalized guest service. As part of the MGallery brand, it focuses on distinctive storytelling, local culture, and memorable boutique-style experiences rather than a standardized hotel atmosphere. Accor provides employees with opportunities to work in an international hospitality environment, access training and career-development programs, and potentially pursue mobility across its global hotel network. Roles at Admiral Hotel Manila typically require professional service standards, cultural awareness, teamwork, and a strong commitment to guest satisfaction. The property serves leisure travelers, business guests, and event clients, creating a dynamic workplace across hotel operations.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other resort destinations. Hotels, restaurants, cruise-related businesses, and tourism companies regularly seek chefs, service staff, front-office professionals, and skilled supervisors. Filipino workplaces are generally welcoming and team-oriented, with English widely used in hotels and business. Life can be affordable compared with many international destinations, although Manila has heavier traffic and higher rental costs than provincial areas. The country offers warm weather, beaches, varied food, and an active social culture, but newcomers should prepare for tropical storms and occasional power or transport disruptions. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate visa, commonly arranged through the hiring company; requirements can change, so confirmation with Philippine authorities is important. Relocating employees should budget for accommodation, health insurance, document processing, and transport, and should verify whether meals, service charge, housing, or relocation assistance are included.