Chef de Partie

Role summary

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The Chef de Partie is responsible for managing an assigned kitchen section, preparing food to Marriott standards, following recipes and presentation guidelines, and maintaining consistent quality during service. Candidates should have culinary training or relevant professional kitchen experience, good knowledge of food preparation, hygiene, HACCP procedures, and safe equipment use. The role requires teamwork, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays. The successful candidate is expected to support the Chef and Sous Chef, control food waste, maintain a clean workstation, follow workplace safety procedures, and contribute to a positive guest dining experience.

About the employer

Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay is a Marriott International property located in the Harbour Bay area of Batam, Indonesia. The hotel is expected to serve business and leisure travelers with upscale accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities, and guest amenities. As part of Marriott International, it follows globally recognized standards for hospitality, service quality, food safety, training, and employee conduct. The property benefits from Batam’s strategic position near Singapore and Malaysia, making it an important destination for regional tourism, business travel, and events. Employees may gain experience working within an international hotel environment, with opportunities to collaborate across departments and develop their careers through Marriott’s operational training and internal mobility programs.

Working in Indonesia

Batam is an Indonesian island in the Riau Archipelago, close to Singapore and Malaysia. Hospitality, restaurants, tourism, retail, logistics, manufacturing, and marine services provide major employment opportunities. The culture blends Malay, Indonesian, Chinese, and other regional influences, with seafood, local markets, mosques, temples, and welcoming community life. Lifestyle costs are generally lower than Singapore, although central accommodation and imported goods can be comparatively expensive. Popular leisure activities include island trips, beaches, water sports, shopping, and exploring nearby Bintan. Foreign employees normally need employer sponsorship and the appropriate Indonesian work authorization, usually including a work permit process and limited-stay visa or residence permit. Do not work on a tourist visa. Employers commonly assist with documentation, but candidates should confirm housing, insurance, transport, taxes, and relocation support before accepting an offer. Batam’s tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with heavier rain during the monsoon season.