Chef De Partie - Indian Restaurant at Intercontinental Hotel Group

InterContinental Hotels are synonymous with excellence in customer service. At the InterContinental Nairobi, we commit ourselves in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests, providing personalized service, anticipating and fulfilling our customers needs.InterContinental Nairobi has, for years been an oasis for business travelers’ as well as those who want to experience the wonders of Africa.At the moment we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as aChef De Partie – Indian Restaurant.You will be responsible for:

• Substantial background in working with tandoor and preparing delicious curries
• Experience with various Indian food recipes plating styles ambience and presentation
• Familiar with Indian culinary cooking methods products and techniques
• Strong background in sustained and Indian influenced practices utilized in the culture and cuisine
• Menu development focused on Indian food items
• Knowledge of Indian spices and cooking tools
• Comfortable adjusting food to taste diet
• Participates in menu planning in consultation with the Indian Chef
• Communicates with Indian Chef/Executive Chef on any difficulties, guests or internal customer comments and other relevantinformation. Handles guest complaints in the correct manner.
• Attends and participates in daily briefings and other scheduled meetings.
• Ensures early preparation in advance of food,materials and equipment needed for the service (mis en place)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Culinary qualifications
• Previous Indian Chef experience
• Positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent grooming standards
• Excellent planning and organising skills
• Dedicated to the delivery of exceptional service and continuous improvement
• Strong supervisory skills