Demi Chef

Job Description — Demi Chef (Hot Kitchen)

Reporting to: Sous Chef / Chef de Partie in the Hot Kitchen

Department: Food & Beverage – Kitchen (Hot Kitchen section)

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation, cooking and presentation of hot kitchen dishes (grilled, sautéed, roasted, pan-fried, meat, poultry, fish) according to menu standards.
• Ensure mise en place of the hot section is completed and the workstation is ready before service.
• Follow recipes, portion control guidelines and presentation standards set by the Head Chef / Kitchen Management.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and cleanliness: ensure workstations, equipment and utensils are clean; follow food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, sanitation).
• Monitor stock, ingredients usage and work with senior chefs to ensure timely supply and quality of raw materials.
• Work under pressure during service periods, ensuring timely delivery of dishes and coordination with front-of-house and kitchen team.
• Assist with training or coaching junior kitchen staff (commis chefs, kitchen helpers) in the hot section.
• Communicate effectively with Sous Chef / Head Chef about any shortages, malfunctions or service issues.
• Assist with special events, catering or buffet setups as needed, ensuring hot kitchen responsibilities are covered.
• Adhere to hotel policies, including personal grooming, attendance, uniforms and kitchen safety.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Diploma or certificate in Culinary Arts / Hotel Management or relevant vocational training is preferred.
• Prior kitchen experience (1-3 years or more) working in a hot kitchen environment in a hotel or restaurant.
• Good culinary skills in hot food preparation techniques (grilling, sautéing, roasting, poaching etc).
• Knowledge of food hygiene, sanitation and safety regulations.
• Ability to work as part of a team under fast-paced kitchen service conditions.
• Good communication skills, ability to follow instructions, multitask and maintain quality under pressure.
• Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays as required in a hotel kitchen.

Why This Role Is Attractive:

• Opportunity to work in a reputed luxury hotel in Karachi and develop culinary skills in a hotel-kitchen setting.
• Exposure to hotel-guest service standards, banquet/catering operations and hotel kitchen discipline.
• Pathway for career progression within the kitchen brigade (e.g., Chef de Partie, Sous Chef) with consistent performance.