Demi Chef De Partie

Role:

Demi Chef De Partie

Location:

Bahrain Surf Park, Bilaj Al Jazayer

Reporting to:

Sous Chef & Chef De Partie

YOU ARE PART OF WHAT WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

Our Vision at Bahrain Surf Park is to bring surfing to the nation, and develop passion for health, wellbeing and fun through Waves for All. We will attract visitors from all continents, growing Bahrain’s surf and beach culture, and act as a catalyst to establish Bahrain not only as the Premier Surf Destination of the Middle East, but as a leading destination for fun - with Water, Waves and Surfing at our core.

We will create smiles, happiness, and wellbeing through safe fun activities for all backgrounds, abilities and generations, now and into the future.

OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE

As a Demi Chef de Partie, you support the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef in managing a specific section of the kitchen. You are responsible for assisting in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, hygiene, and efficiency.

You play a key role in supervising Commis Chefs, ensuring smooth service within your section, and continuously developing your culinary skills in a fast-paced professional kitchen environment.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

1 Kitchen Operations

. Manage and oversee your assigned kitchen section

. Prepare and present food according to established recipes and standards

. Ensure consistency in quality, portioning, and presentation

. Assist with daily mise en place and production planning

. Support kitchen operations in the absence of senior chefs

2 Team Supervision

. Supervise and guide Commis Chefs within your section

. Ensure smooth workflow during service periods

. Train and support junior team members on station duties

. Maintain discipline, cleanliness, and kitchen standards

. Communicate effectively with Sous Chef and Head Chef

3 Food Safety & Hygiene

. Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene at all times

. Ensure correct food handling, storage, and labelling procedures

. Keep your section clean, organised, and compliant with HACCP standards

. Monitor food temperatures and quality control points

. Report any safety or equipment issues immediately

4 Inventory & Cost Control

. Control portioning and reduce waste within your section

. Ensure proper use of ingredients and kitchen resources

. Assist in stock rotation and storage procedures

. Support inventory counts and stock control processes

. Report shortages, wastage, or quality concerns

5 Menu Execution & Development Support

. Execute menu items according to standard recipes and specifications

. Assist in testing and development of new dishes

. Maintain consistency across all dishes served in your section

. Provide feedback on recipes, quality, and operational improvements

. Ensure recipe standardisation is followed at all times

Qualifications

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Relevant qualification in hospitality, tourism, business or related field (preferred but not essential)

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Fluet Arabic and English speaker (other languages preferred but not essential)

Experience

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Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or Demi Chef de Partie in a luxury hotel, resort, fine dining, or high-volume restaurant. Experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment

Professional Skills & Attributes

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Strong leadership and team development skills

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Excellent customer service and problem-solving abilities

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Strong organisational and time-management skills

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Commercial awareness and data-driven decision-making

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Excellent communication skills (Both English and Arabic speaking required)

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Strong attention to detail

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Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure

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Systems and operational platform proficiency

Personal Qualities

• Positive, proactive and hands-on approach
• Passion for delivering memorable guest experiences
• Inclusive and people-focused mindset
• Resilient, adaptable and solution-oriented
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Interest in wellbeing, outdoors and active lifestyle

Benefits and Perks

• Attractive remuneration package with opportunity to grow
• An amazing unique work environment a few meters from the beach
• Work alongside a dynamic, qualified and multicultural team
• Opportunity to use facilities and surf regularly in state-of-the-art Wave Garden Wave pool
• Uniform: protective Chef Jacket, Trouser & Kitchen Safety Shoes
• Share the stoke & health benefits of surfing with an island nation new to the sport
• Join a new exciting growing industry
• Medical insurance, holiday allowance (as per Bahraini Law)
• Staff discounts
• Performance bonus

HOW YOU DO IT:

Our Team Culture depends on all our team pulling together, and competencies and behaviours matter. Through our performance appraisal process, the Senior Management Team at Bahrain Surf Park is committed to supporting you to behave and perform according to our values.

Waves for All:

We are inclusive in everything we do. We nurture everyone from the complete novice to expert surfer and all in between. We do this with equal respect for everyone, and without judgement. We champion diversity. We have integrity and are genuine. We do what we say we will do and do it in a way that aligns with our values – every minute of every day. We deliver ‘Waves for all’ through positive interactions with our guests and strive to get it right first time.

Bringing the Aloha Spirit to Bahrain:

We love and respect Hawaii - the birthplace of surfing

• and we embrace their Aloha Spirit in everything we do. Our positive work environment and culture embodies at its core a unique, nurturing and compassionate essence which promotes kindness, understanding & harmony among people, regardless of their background or beliefs.

Vitality:

We support each other because everyone matters. People are our business, define who we are and what we are. We care. We work collaboratively as one team, sharing ideas, knowledge and insight to achieve our common purpose. We have the knowledge, skills, enthusiasm and passion to make a difference to everyone around us. We do things ‘The BSP Way’. We recruit with Attitude in Mind. Our people-centric culture drives everything we do, and underpins the way our guests feel about us, resulting in our ultimate business success.

We Strive for Excellence:

We do everything to the best of our ability and never accept second best. Our first priority is SAFETY. We are resourceful and create the best possible experience for our guests and our BSP team. We look for new ways of doing things, embrace change and overcome difficulties through Teamwork and open and honest communication.

Creating Smiles:

Everything we do and how we do it is about creating safe and memorable experiences for our guests. We are a SMILE FACTORY!

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Our passion is to ensure everyone who visits Bahrain Surf Park has THE BEST experience and shares the joy with their friends and family, and wants to return again and again…

and again..