Chef de Partie – Culinary Team Member

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Chef de Partie to join our culinary team at Marriott International in Kampala. The role involves preparing a variety of dishes, ensuring high standards of quality, and supporting the kitchen during busy periods.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare special meals and substitute items according to recipes.
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Thaw frozen items in refrigeration and manage portioning, arrangement, and garnish.
• Maintain food logs and monitor food quality and quantity.
• Communicate with the Chef about excess items and daily specials.
• Inform service staff of menu specials and out‑of‑stock items.
• Prepare and cook both hot and cold foods following quality and presentation standards.
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling and employee coaching as needed.
• Follow all safety, security and hygiene policies and report any issues.

Required profile

• Technical, trade or vocational school qualification in culinary arts or related field.
• Minimum three years of relevant kitchen experience.
• No prior supervisory experience required.

Required skills

• Food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Temperature control of ovens, broilers, grills and roasters.
• Cold‑food preparation.
• Portion control and food garnish.
• Food safety and hygiene compliance.
• Recipe adherence and quality monitoring.