Chef de Partie – À La Carte & Western Cuisine

About the role

Jade Green Hambantota is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie to join its kitchen team. The role focuses on delivering high‑quality Western à la carte dishes alongside the existing Sri Lankan menu, supporting both restaurant service and bar operations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare a wide range of Western à la carte items, including pasta, sauces, soups, burgers, hot dogs, grilled and fried dishes.
• Execute sweet‑and‑sour, devilled, and bar‑bite preparations for sharing platters and snack service.
• Maintain consistent recipes, portion control, and cost‑effective ingredient usage.
• Ensure strict hygiene standards and organized kitchen workflow.
• Develop and test new basic dishes while adhering to modern plating and presentation standards.

Required profile

• Previous experience in hotel, resort or restaurant kitchens specializing in Western or à la carte cuisine.
• Ability to work independently, follow recipes accurately, and manage food waste.
• Hands‑on cooking ability with a genuine passion for culinary excellence.
• Willingness to undergo a practical cooking test during shortlisting.

Required skills

• Western à la carte cooking
• Pasta preparation
• Soup and sauce preparation
• Grilling and frying techniques
• Bar bites and finger‑food preparation
• Plating and modern presentation
• Basic dessert preparation (advantageous)