Chef cdp

Company Description Café Flore Matin et Soir is a restaurant company originally based at 2 Hattyú Street in Budapest, Hungary, known for its café-style ambiance and focus on quality food and beverage service. The café draws on European culinary traditions to offer guests a welcoming, relaxed environment throughout the day and evening. Team members are encouraged to take pride in delivering consistent, high-standard dishes while providing friendly, attentive service. The company values professionalism, collaboration, and a passion for hospitality, creating a supportive environment for culinary professionals to grow. As it expands internationally, Café Flore Matin et Soir offers opportunities to work in diverse locations while maintaining its core standards and culture.

Role Description The Chef de Partie (CDP) is a full-time, on-site role based in Bahrain, responsible for managing a specific section of the kitchen and ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation. Day-to-day tasks include preparing and cooking menu items to specification, organizing mise en place, and maintaining consistent portioning and plating standards. The CDP collaborates closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef, supports menu development, and helps train and guide junior kitchen staff. The role also involves adhering to food safety and hygiene regulations, managing stock levels, minimizing waste, and coordinating with the team during service to ensure smooth kitchen operations. Flexibility to work shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, is required.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills in hot and cold kitchen production, including preparation, cooking, and plating of café and restaurant-style dishes.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and kitchen health and safety practices, with a commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Experience managing a kitchen section, coordinating with team members during service, and supporting training or mentoring of junior staff.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, follow recipes and standards, and maintain consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control.
• Relevant culinary education or professional certification is preferred; prior experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role in a restaurant or café environment is highly beneficial.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Willingness to work full-time on-site in Bahrain, with flexibility for shift work including weekends and holidays.
• Basic knowledge of inventory control, stock rotation, and waste reduction practices is an advantage.