Chef de Partie (CDP)

Chef de Partie (CDP)

YellowDoor Hotels in Abuja is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie to join our culinary team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing various kitchen sections, ensuring the consistent preparation and plating of dishes according to established recipes and quality standards. You will also maintain clean and well-stocked stations, monitor inventory and waste, and provide guidance to junior cooks. This is an on-site position with rotating shifts, including weekends, offering a dynamic work environment within the vibrant hospitality sector of Nigeria.

Job Description

YellowDoor Hotels in Abuja is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie to join our culinary team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing various kitchen sections, ensuring the consistent preparation and plating of dishes according to established recipes and quality standards. You will also maintain clean and well-stocked stations, monitor inventory and waste, and provide guidance to junior cooks. This is an on-site position with rotating shifts, including weekends, offering a dynamic work environment within the vibrant hospitality sector of Nigeria.

Required Skills

• Recipe and plating consistency
• Food hygiene and safety
• Peak-period service
• Section stock control
• Junior-cook supervision

Key Responsibilities

• Run rotating sections for restaurant and event service.
• Prepare and plate dishes to agreed recipes, quality and ticket-time standards.
• Keep assigned stations clean, stocked and ready before service.
• Monitor portions, stock shortages and avoidable waste.
• Coach 3–4 junior cooks on prep and hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years as a CDP or in a similar role

• Recipe and plating consistency

• Food hygiene and safety

• Peak-period service

• Section stock control

• Junior-cook supervision

• Culinary training or certification (Nice-to-have)

• About This Role

• The Nigerian hospitality sector is experiencing robust growth, driven by increased domestic and international tourism. As a Chef de Partie at YellowDoor Hotels, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the culinary excellence of our boutique establishment in Abuja. Your responsibilities will encompass managing specific kitchen sections, ensuring consistent dish preparation, and upholding stringent food hygiene standards. This position offers a significant opportunity to impact guest satisfaction and contribute to the hotel's reputation for quality dining, directly influencing operational efficiency and revenue.

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