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. Candidates should have relevant professional kitchen experience, culinary training or equivalent practical knowledge, and a sound understanding of food hygiene, HACCP principles, portion control, and safe equipment use. The role requires teamwork, discipline, attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods, weekends, and public holidays. The successful candidate is expected to maintain a clean workstation, follow recipes and quality procedures, assist with stock control, reduce wastage, and communicate professionally with colleagues. Previous hotel or international-brand experience is advantageous.

About the employer

Courtyard by Marriott Colombo is a modern upscale hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka, operated under Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. Courtyard hotels are designed for business and leisure travelers, offering comfortable accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities, fitness amenities, and practical services for short and extended stays. The Colombo property benefits from a central urban location and serves corporate guests, tourists, groups, and events. Marriott is known for structured operating standards, international training, career development, and internal mobility across its global hotel portfolio. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment and are expected to provide consistent guest service while following brand, safety, and quality procedures. Compensation may include a basic salary, service charge, meals, uniforms, and other benefits depending on the employment package and local policy.

Working in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka offers hospitality opportunities in Colombo, coastal resorts, hill-country hotels, restaurants, villas, and tourism businesses. Skilled chefs and kitchen professionals can find work with international hotel brands, though salaries are generally lower than in the Gulf, Europe, or Australia; service charge and staff benefits can improve total earnings. The culture is welcoming and diverse, with Sinhala, Tamil, Muslim, and international influences. Colombo provides busy city living, while beach and hill regions offer a slower lifestyle. Costs are moderate but vary by area; staff accommodation or meals may be available through the employer. Foreign workers normally need an employment visa or residence authorization arranged with employer support before starting work, and should confirm current rules with the Sri Lankan embassy. Applicants should verify salary, service charge, accommodation, meals, working hours, insurance, and relocation costs directly with the hotel.