About this role
Chef de Partie - Asian Nigerian Fusion at Hyatt
Chef de Partie - Asian Nigerian Fusion at Hyatt
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification OND , Professional Certificate
- Experience 3 - 5 years
- Location Lagos
- City Ikeja
- Job Field Catering / Confectionery
Summary
- The Chef de Partie is responsible for managing a designated section within the specialty restaurant kitchen, focusing on the preparation and presentation of contemporary Asian Fusion and Nigerian-inspired dishes.
- The role ensures consistent food quality, efficient kitchen operations, and compliance with Hyatt culinary standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage assigned kitchen section during service.
- Prepare and present dishes according to Hyatt standards and recipes.
- Maintain consistent quality, taste, and presentation.
- Ensure proper food handling and hygiene standards.
- Monitor stock levels and ingredient quality.
- Support menu development and seasonal promotions.
- Train and mentor junior culinary colleagues.
- Contribute ideas for innovative Asian-Nigerian fusion dishes.
Qualifications
Education
- Diploma or Certificate in Culinary Arts or a related field.
- Food Safety and Hygiene Certification preferred.
- HACCP certification is an advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of culinary experience.
- At least 1-2 years as Chef de Partie or Demi Chef de Partie in a specialty restaurant, luxury hotel, or upscale dining establishment.
- Experience in:
- Asian cuisine (Japanese, Thai, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, or Pan-Asian).
- Contemporary Nigerian and West African cuisine.
- À la carte restaurant operations.
- High-volume dinner service.
- Live cooking and specialty menus.
Strong practical experience in:
Asian Cuisine:
- Wok cooking techniques.
- Stir-fries and noodles.
- Asian sauces and marinades.
- Dim sum and dumplings (an advantage).
- Grilled seafood and meats.
- Asian street food concepts.
Nigerian Cuisine:
- Traditional Nigerian dishes with modern presentation.
- Local soups and stews.
- Rice specialties.
- Grilled meats and seafood.
- Nigerian spices and flavor profiles.
- Contemporary reinterpretation of local classics.
Fusion Cuisine:
- Blending Asian techniques and flavors with Nigerian ingredients.
- Creating innovative and visually appealing dishes.
- Menu development and recipe compliance.
- Contemporary plating and presentation styles.
Technical Competencies:
- Strong knife skills and food preparation techniques.
- Mise en place planning and execution.
- Portion control and recipe adherence.
- Food safety and HACCP compliance.
- Inventory management and stock rotation.
- Waste reduction and cost-conscious production.
- Ability to maintain consistency during busy service periods.
Leadership Competencies:
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Ability to supervise Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs.
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Strong teamwork and communication skills.
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Positive attitude and attention to detail.
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Ability to work effectively under pressure.
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Commitment to training and developing junior team members.
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