Chef de Partie

The Hotel:

Step inside a legendary revival at The Watergate Hotel, a luxurious urban resort located along the banks of the Potomac River. Here modern design blends with a storied past to redefine luxury. A place where travel and business are occasions worth celebrating, attention to every detail is the standard, and intrigue can be found just beyond every curve.

Location:

The Watergate Hotel is centrally located in Washington, D.C., a city of political power, prestige, and elegance is culturally rich with theaters, museums, architectural splendors and unforgettable national memorials. The Watergate Hotel is situated within walking distance of the best the city has to offer.

Strategic Intent:

 Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes within your speciality

 Managing and training any demi-chef de parties or commis working with you

 Helping the sous chef and head chef to develop new dishes and menus

 Ensuring you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety Monitoring portion and
waste control to maintain profit margins


General Duties and Responsibilities:

 Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues

 Ensure the consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte and or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards

 Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions in daily shift briefings

 Ensure all kitchen Colleagues are aware of standards and expectations

 Liaise daily with Outlet Chefs to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback

 Continually strive to improve food preparation and presentations

 Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage

 Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions

 Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment

 Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards

 Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage

 Other duties as assigned

Experience and Requirements:

 Previous experience in the Culinary field required

 Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset

 Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications an asset

 Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities

 Highly responsible & reliable

 Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment

 Ability to work cohesively as part of a team

 Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Each of the items listed is considered an essential function of the position. However, the duties, responsibilities and

requirements presented in this job description are intended to be broad based and high level and should not be construed

as an exhaustive list of all roles or responsibilities for the position. The Company reserves the right to alter the duties and

responsibilities of the position.

It is Company policy to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including by providing reasonable

accommodations that do not constitute an undue hardship on the Company. Employees or applicants should direct

requests for accommodation to Director of Human Resources.

The Hotel:

Step inside a legendary revival at The Watergate Hotel, a luxurious urban resort located along the banks of the Potomac River. Here modern design blends with a storied past to redefine luxury. A place where travel and business are occasions worth celebrating, attention to every detail is the standard, and intrigue can be found just beyond every curve.

Location:

The Watergate Hotel is centrally located in Washington, D.C., a city of political power, prestige, and elegance is culturally rich with theaters, museums, architectural splendors and unforgettable national memorials. The Watergate Hotel is situated within walking distance of the best the city has to offer.

Strategic Intent:

 Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes within your speciality

 Managing and training any demi-chef de parties or commis working with you

 Helping the sous chef and head chef to develop new dishes and menus

 Ensuring you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety Monitoring portion and
waste control to maintain profit margins


General Duties and Responsibilities:

 Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues

 Ensure the consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte and or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards

 Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions in daily shift briefings

 Ensure all kitchen Colleagues are aware of standards and expectations

 Liaise daily with Outlet Chefs to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback

 Continually strive to improve food preparation and presentations

 Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage

 Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions

 Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment

 Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards

 Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage

 Other duties as assigned

Experience and Requirements:

 Previous experience in the Culinary field required

 Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset

 Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications an asset

 Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities

 Highly responsible & reliable

 Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment

 Ability to work cohesively as part of a team

 Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Each of the items listed is considered an essential function of the position. However, the duties, responsibilities and

requirements presented in this job description are intended to be broad based and high level and should not be construed

as an exhaustive list of all roles or responsibilities for the position. The Company reserves the right to alter the duties and

responsibilities of the position.

It is Company policy to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including by providing reasonable

accommodations that do not constitute an undue hardship on the Company. Employees or applicants should direct

requests for accommodation to Director of Human Resources.