Chef de Partie – 5‑Star Hotel Kitchen

About the role

Join the culinary team at the Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga, a prestigious 5‑star property, as a Chef de Partie. You will lead a dedicated kitchen station, delivering luxury‑standard dishes while supporting the growth of junior team members.

Key responsibilities

• Take full ownership of an assigned kitchen station, overseeing daily preparation, organization, and service execution.
• Prepare, cook, and plate dishes to the exacting standards of a luxury hotel, ensuring consistency, presentation, and flavor.
• Guide and mentor Commis Chefs, Demi Chefs, and Stewards, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
• Maintain strict adherence to HACCP, food‑safety guidelines, cleanliness, and portion control.

Required profile

• Completed culinary training or equivalent education.
• Minimum of 1 year professional experience in a comparable hospitality or upscale restaurant role.
• Strong commitment to hygiene, HACCP compliance, and high‑quality standards.
• Self‑starting, responsible attitude with a high sense of ownership.
• Open, engaging personality, team‑oriented working style, and good English proficiency (Latvian is a plus).
• Eligibility to work in the EU (EU passport or valid Latvian work visa).

Required skills

• HACCP implementation
• Food safety and hygiene practices

What we offer

• Career development within an international luxury hotel group, including transfer options.
• Comprehensive onboarding, mentorship, and training programs.
• Employee discounts on hotel stays, F&B, SPA, and local partners.
• Health and accident insurance, meals in the colleague restaurant, and uniform cleaning service.
• Competitive salary with service charge, loyalty recognition, and employee events.