Demi Chef de Partie

Role summary

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The Demi Chef de Partie supports the Chef de Partie and kitchen leadership in preparing, cooking, and presenting food to Marriott standards. Requirements generally include commercial kitchen experience, basic culinary training, food-safety knowledge, good knife skills, and the ability to follow recipes and portion controls. The successful candidate should work cleanly and efficiently, maintain high hygiene standards, communicate well with colleagues, and remain calm during busy service periods. Flexibility is essential, including willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Candidates should be physically fit, reliable, organised, team-oriented, and committed to delivering consistent quality across the resort’s restaurants and food outlets.

About the employer

Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay is a luxury beachfront resort located on Viti Levu’s western coast, near Nadi and the international airport. It is part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts globally. The resort features overwater villas, guest rooms, restaurants, bars, meeting facilities, recreational activities, and wellness services. Its work environment is international and guest-focused, with strong emphasis on service quality, teamwork, cultural respect, and professional development. Employees may benefit from Marriott training, internal career opportunities, staff dining, and resort-based amenities, depending on the position and employment package. The property serves leisure travellers, families, wedding groups, and business or incentive guests visiting Fiji.

Working in Fiji

Fiji offers hospitality, tourism, culinary, marine recreation, retail, healthcare, construction, and education opportunities, particularly around Nadi, Denarau, Suva, and popular resort islands. Fijian culture values community, respect, family, faith, and hospitality. English is widely used, alongside iTaukei and Fiji Hindi. Life is generally relaxed, outdoors-oriented, and centred on beaches, village visits, markets, rugby, music, and shared meals. Resort employees may work long or changing hours, but staff accommodation and meals are sometimes available. Overseas applicants normally need an employer-sponsored work permit before beginning employment; requirements can include a valid passport, employment contract, qualifications, medical checks, and police clearances. Confirm current rules with Fiji Immigration and the employer. Relocation costs, housing availability, transport, banking, and tax arrangements should be discussed before accepting an offer.