Demi Chef de Partie – Fine Dining

About the role

Constance Ephelia, a luxury resort in Seychelles, is looking for a talented Demi Chef de Partie to join its fine‑dining kitchen brigade. You will work at an assigned station, preparing and presenting dishes to the highest standards while supporting the senior chefs.

Key responsibilities

• Specialise in your assigned station, developing expertise and efficiency.
• Prepare and cook food items to fine‑dining standards, ensuring consistency in taste, presentation and quality.
• Collaborate with the kitchen brigade, supporting senior chefs and maintaining a professional work environment.
• Execute classical and contemporary cooking techniques with precision, demonstrating mastery of knife skills and food‑handling practices.
• Maintain rigorous food safety and hygiene standards, adhering to HACCP and health regulations.
• Assist in menu development, offering creative suggestions while respecting the head chef’s vision.
• Manage mise en place and station organisation for smooth service.
• Monitor food costs and minimise waste without compromising quality.
• Support the induction and training of junior kitchen staff.
• Work efficiently under pressure during service, maintaining composure and excellence.

Required profile

• Thorough understanding of food safety, hygiene regulations and HACCP principles.
• Demonstrated expertise in food preparation, plating and presentation to fine‑dining standards.
• Strong knife skills and proficiency in food handling methods.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Strong people skills and ability to work collaboratively within a professional kitchen brigade.
• Attention to detail and commitment to consistency.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality and professionalism.
• Good communication skills and openness to feedback.

Required skills

• Food safety & HACCP
• Knife skills
• Food preparation
• Plating and presentation
• Mise en place management
• Menu development