Chef de Partie

The Vineta Hotel in Palm Beach, FL is seeking a Chef de Partie to oversee a designated kitchen station in a fast paced luxury environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate dishes for your station to the highest culinary standards, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Collaborate with the Sous Chef or Executive Chef to develop and implement menu items that reflect seasonal luxury dining.
• Maintain precise presentation standards with careful plating and garnishing.
• Oversee daily operations of your kitchen section, including inventory management and equipment upkeep.
• Coordinate food preparation timelines to ensure timely service during high volume periods such as banquets and peak dining hours.
• Keep your station clean, organized, and efficient in line with health and safety requirements.
• Foster a positive, collaborative atmosphere within the kitchen team.
• Monitor inventory for your station, including ingredients, supplies, and portion control to minimize waste.
• Assist in ordering supplies and ensure stock rotation to maintain freshness.
• Work with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to create new menu items, specials, or seasonal offerings aligned with luxury standards.
• Stay informed on culinary trends, techniques, and ingredients to introduce innovation to the menu.
• Accommodate guest requests such as dietary restrictions or custom dishes while preserving quality.
• Adhere to strict food safety and sanitation regulations, including HACCP and local codes.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and labeling of ingredients to prevent cross contamination.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, including regular equipment and workspace cleaning.
• Collaborate with front of house teams to ensure seamless communication and service delivery.
• Address guest feedback about food quality professionally, coordinating with management as needed.
• Occasionally interact with guests during special events, delivering courteous, discreet, and professional service.
• Maintain a polished personal appearance and hygiene to reflect a professional image for guests.
• Inspire creativity and a strong commitment to service excellence to enhance the restaurant’s luxury ambiance.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of professional cooking experience, including 1–2 years in a Chef de Partie or similar role within fine dining and luxury hotel standards.
• Culinary school degree preferred, or equivalent experience; food safety certifications are a plus.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are considered an asset.
• Flexible availability including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to reach, bend, balance, and lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs repeatedly during a shift.

Compensation

• Salary: USD 59,000 per year

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employer paid health benefits package
• 401(k) plan matching program
• Comprehensive overall compensation package (PTO, holidays)
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities with Oetker Hotels
• Complimentary Hotelier Meals
• Complementary Dry Cleaning
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance