Job Description

Chef de Partie - Chinese Cuisine (CDP)

Position Summary

The CDP - Chinese is responsible for managing a designated Chinese-cuisine section in the hotel kitchen. This includes preparing, cooking and presenting Chinese dishes (such as Cantonese, Szechuan, Dim Sum, wok-stir fry, etc.) to the hotel's standards, ensuring food quality, consistency, hygiene and cost-control.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, cook and present Chinese cuisine dishes in accordance with the hotel's menu standards, portions, recipes and presentation requirements. hotelandrestaurantacademy.com+2hoteljobber.com+2 Supervise, coach and train junior kitchen staff (Commis, Demi-CDP) in the Chinese section. Marriott Careers+1 Ensure the food production in the Chinese section meets high quality, taste, consistency, presentation and hygiene standards. travelclick-websolutions.com+2hotelandrestaurantacademy.com+2 Manage the station's mise-en-place, daily production needs, ingredient allocation, portion control, waste control and stock rotation (FIFO) for the Chinese section. SimplyHired+1 Maintain the section's cleanliness, food safety, sanitation, equipment maintenance and compliance with HACCP/brand standards. hoteljobber.com+1 Collaborate with the Sous/Executive Chef and F&B service staff: Inform service staff of daily specials or out-of-stock items; coordinate service tempo and kitchen flow. Marriott Careers+1 Assist in menu development, recipe standardization, trial dishes and suggestions for Chinese cuisine offerings. (Optional depending on hotel level) SimplyHired Monitor and report kitchen equipment issues, maintenance needs, accidents or unsafe work conditions. Marriott Careers Take part in staff briefings, shift handovers, and ensure the section is ready for service and post-service cleanup. Rosetta Hospitality
Required Qualifications & Skills

Educational background: Diploma or degree in Hotel Management / Culinary Arts (preferred) or equivalent experience. xerodegrees.com+1 Proven experience (commonly 2-4 years or more) in Chinese cuisine kitchen environment - as CDP or Demi CDP, with strong wok handling, sauce preparation, seasoning, Chinese cooking techniques. SimplyHired+1 Ability to work under pressure, multitask, maintain high speed and quality during service hours. xerodegrees.com Good leadership and communication skills, ability to supervise and motivate junior staff. hotelandrestaurantacademy.com Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, storage, sanitation, equipment use and station maintenance. travelclick-websolutions.com Attention to detail in food presentation, consistency of taste and appearance. Basic English (or required language as per hotel) for communication with team and F&B service. Flexibility to work rotating shifts, peak periods, weekends/holidays as required.
Desirable Attributes

Experience in a 4- or 5-star hotel or high-volume Chinese cuisine outlet. Familiarity with various Chinese regional cuisines (e.g., Cantonese, Szechuan, Hunan, Dim Sum). Creativity in menu development, able to suggest new dishes or variations. Cost-awareness (food cost control, waste minimisation). Professional attitude, discipline, strong work ethic.
Working Conditions

On-site in hotel kitchen, standing for long periods, exposure to heat, humidity, rush periods. Rotating shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays. Interaction with kitchen team and F&B service staff, chefs, service supervisors.
Performance Metrics

Guest satisfaction feedback for Chinese outlet or food station. Consistency of food quality, presentation and taste in Chinese cuisine. Food cost / wastage for Chinese section within acceptable limits. Hygiene/audit score compliance for kitchen section. Staff turnover, training progress of junior chefs.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?22,000.00 - ?30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Food provided Health insurance Provident Fund
Work Location: In person