Chef de Partie at Marriott

Chef de Partie at Marriott – Marriott Kenya Job Details

About the Role

Marriott is recruiting a Chef de Partie to join its kitchen operations in Nairobi. This is a full-time position within the Catering and Confectionery department, working in a structured culinary environment where precision, food safety, and quality standards are non-negotiable. The Chef de Partie at Marriott will operate as a section leader in the kitchen, overseeing food preparation, cooking, and plating for assigned stations while maintaining the brand’s hospitality standards.

With nearly 8,700 properties across 31 brands in 138 countries, Marriott is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. The Nairobi property requires an experienced cook who can manage temperature controls, portion consistency, and team coordination during service hours. This role sits between kitchen staff and management, making it ideal for candidates with culinary training and at least three years of hands-on kitchen experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food in line with established recipes, quality standards, presentation guidelines, and pre-service checklists
• Regulate temperature settings on ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters to achieve consistent cooking results
• Manage thawing of frozen food items in refrigeration and maintain proper portion sizes, plating arrangement, and food garnish standards
• Monitor and log food preparation quantities and quality; identify excess items and alert the head chef for use in daily specials
• Communicate kitchen needs to management during peak service periods and relay menu specials and out-of-stock items to front-of-house staff
• Support management in team tasks including hiring, training, scheduling, staff evaluation, and employee motivation; model professional conduct
• Prepare cold food items and maintain food safety standards across all kitchen stations
• Follow company safety protocols, report maintenance issues and workplace hazards, and complete mandatory safety certifications

Requirements & Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Food Production, Culinary Arts, or a related field
• Minimum of three years of practical kitchen experience in a food service environment
• Prior experience in a hotel or luxury hospitality setting (four- or five-star properties preferred)
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds; capable of standing, walking, and performing repeated bending and twisting motions for extended periods
• Knowledge of food safety practices, portion control, and plating presentation standards
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a kitchen brigade structure
• Professional appearance and commitment to maintaining confidentiality of proprietary information

What to Expect

• A structured kitchen environment with defined stations and clear chain of command typical of hospitality operations in Kenya
• Exposure to a variety of cooking techniques and cuisines within a professional Marriott kitchen setting
• Opportunities to mentor junior kitchen staff and support management in team development
• This Chef de Partie at Marriott position in Nairobi is open to qualified candidates on a rolling basis. Click Apply below to submit your application.