Background

Accor S.A. is a French multinational hospitality company that owns, manages and franchises hotels, resorts and vacation properties

Job Description

The Chef de Partie in Butchery is responsible for managing the preparation, processing, and storage of meat, poultry, and seafood to ensure the highest quality and consistency. They oversee the butchery section, ensuring compliance with hygiene, safety, and quality standards, while supporting the overall culinary team in delivering exceptional dishes.

Key Responsibilities

Meat Preparation and Processing

• Prepare and portion meat, poultry, and seafood according to recipes, portion sizes, and menu requirements.
• Cut, trim, bone, grind, and tie meats using knives, saws, or other tools.
• Ensure proper marination and seasoning of cuts for optimal flavor.

Inventory and Stock Management

• Monitor inventory levels of meat and seafood, ensuring freshness and minimal waste.
• Collaborate with the purchasing team to order and receive supplies.
• Conduct regular stock rotation following the FIFO (First In, First Out) principle.

Quality Assurance

• Inspect all meat and seafood products upon delivery to ensure quality and compliance with standards.
• Maintain portion control to minimize waste and maximize profitability.
• Implement food safety standards, ensuring HACCP guidelines are met.

Team Collaboration and Training

• Supervise and train junior butchery staff on cutting techniques, portioning, and equipment use.
• Work closely with other kitchen sections to ensure timely delivery of ingredients for menu preparation.
• Provide input on menu planning and recommend cuts or preparation techniques for new dishes.

Equipment Maintenance

• Ensure all butchery equipment is cleaned and maintained regularly.
• Report and coordinate repairs or replacement of faulty tools and equipment.

Hygiene and Safety Compliance

• Maintain a clean and organized workspace in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Enforce proper sanitation procedures and personal hygiene standards among the butchery team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in butchery in a star rated hotel
• Strong knife skills and expertise in various butchery techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of meat cuts, preparation, and preservation methods.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards, including HACCP.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Prepare and portion meat, poultry, and seafood according to recipes, portion sizes, and menu requirements.
• Cut, trim, bone, grind, and tie meats using knives, saws, or other tools.
• Ensure proper marination and seasoning of cuts for optimal flavor.
• Monitor inventory levels of meat and seafood, ensuring freshness and minimal waste.
• Collaborate with the purchasing team to order and receive supplies.
• Conduct regular stock rotation following the FIFO (First In, First Out) principle.
• Inspect all meat and seafood products upon delivery to ensure quality and compliance with standards.
• Maintain portion control to minimize waste and maximize profitability.
• Implement food safety standards, ensuring HACCP guidelines are met.
• Supervise and train junior butchery staff on cutting techniques, portioning, and equipment use.
• Work closely with other kitchen sections to ensure timely delivery of ingredients for menu preparation.
• Provide input on menu planning and recommend cuts or preparation techniques for new dishes.
• Ensure all butchery equipment is cleaned and maintained regularly.
• Report and coordinate repairs or replacement of faulty tools and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Enforce proper sanitation procedures and personal hygiene standards among the butchery team.

• Strong knife skills and expertise in various butchery techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of meat cuts, preparation, and preservation methods.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards, including HACCP.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in butchery in a star rated hotel