Chef de Partie - Miles-To-Go

Chef de Partie – Miles-To-Go Reporting to the Head Chef or designated Kitchen Leader, the Chef de Partie

• Miles-To-Go is responsible for the preparation, cooking, and presentation of high-quality food in accordance with established recipes, menus, and standards. This role oversees a designated kitchen section and plays an integral part in ensuring efficient kitchen operations, exceptional food quality, and compliance with health, safety, and sanitation requirements. The role also provides support at the Miles-To-Go counter as needed, assisting customers with food selections and providing knowledgeable information about menu items, ingredients, nutritional information, and allergens. This combination of kitchen and customer-facing responsibilities helps ensure customers receive accurate information and a high level of service.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare food in accordance with Miles Market and Miles Restaurant recipes and standards, including hot food, sliced meats, and other items for the Miles-To-Go counter. Ensure all food items are prepared, cooked, portioned, and presented in accordance with established menus and standards. Maintain full knowledge of menu items, daily specials, promotions, ingredients, nutritional information, and common allergens.

Provide customer service support at the Miles-To-Go counter as required, assisting customers with menu selections and responding accurately to questions about ingredients, nutritional information, and allergens. Serve, portion, package, and present prepared foods for customers while maintaining established food safety, hygiene, and presentation standards.

Actively participate in menu planning, compiling menus, and contribute ideas for daily specials. Utilize and develop local flavors and products to create unique island culinary experiences. Ensure proper rotation of products to minimize waste and spoilage. Maintain cleanliness and proper maintenance of work areas, utensils, and equipment.

Ensure stations, storage areas, and customer service areas are kept clean, tidy, and organized. Assist in creating and preparing food items for the store, wine tastings, special events, and catering services. Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering necessary ingredients, supplies, and equipment. Liaise closely with kitchen stewards to maintain Health Department sanitation, cleanliness, and safety standards.

Work collaboratively as part of the culinary and Miles-To-Go teams and support kitchen and counter operations as required. Perform other duties within the scope of your role as assigned.

Qualifications

3–5 years of culinary experience in a busy upscale, restaurant, food service, or similar environment is required. Proven ability to prepare a variety of foods, including meats, poultry, fish, hot foods, and other prepared items. Must be able to speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate with customers and team members.

Demonstrated ability to determine accurate food costs and pricing for culinary creations. Good knowledge of food ingredients, preparation methods, nutritional information, and food allergens, with the ability to provide customers with accurate information about ingredients, nutritional information, and allergens. Comfortable working in a customer-facing environment and providing friendly, knowledgeable service.

Strong track record of timekeeping and attendance. Ability to work a varied and flexible schedule, including public holidays, weekends, rotational Sundays, and late-night shifts. Work Environment Physical requirements include standing for extended periods and working in a fast-paced, dynamic kitchen and customer service environment.

The role requires flexibility to work between food preparation areas and the Miles-To-Go counter based on operational needs. Hours of Operation: Miles Market operates Monday to Saturday from 7:30am – 7:00pm, Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm.