**Description**:
At **OKU**, we believe in offering extraordinary experiences both for our guests and for our team. We are committed to attracting top-tier talent from around the world, bringing together passionate individuals who share our vision of exceptional hospitality. We are seeking a **Chef de Partie** to join OKU Andalusia, our new five-star resort on the Costa del Sol, just minutes from Sotogrande, with **accommodation provided.**
This role is key to overseeing a designated kitchen section and ensuring an outstanding culinary experience across our restaurants, bars and beach club, maintaining the highest quality standards, consistency in execution and seamless coordination with the wider culinary team. It offers a unique opportunity to become part of an award-winning and rapidly expanding lifestyle brand redefining modern hospitality with its laidback luxury ethos.
We offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package according to your profile, along with available accommodation options to ensure a seamless and rewarding journey as part of our team.
OKU Andalusia, which opened in summer 2025, is a stunning beachfront retreat that blends contemporary design, immersive dining, and a vibrant social atmosphere. As part of this exciting journey, you’ll join a dynamic and collaborative team that celebrates initiative, creativity, and excellence, offering ample opportunities for growth within a brand that is shaping the future of luxury hospitality.
**ABOUT OKU**
‘OKU’ is derived from the Japanese spiritual and architectural concept meaning ‘inner space’. OKU Hotels is a boutique collection of soulfully-curated, laidback luxury hotels, created for the modern traveler. Meticulously designed sanctuaries are conceived with barefoot luxury, local connections and slow living at heart.
OKU Hotels is headquartered in London, with current properties operating in Ibiza, Andalucia and Kos, and a confirmed pipeline of hotels set to open in Bodrum (Turkey) and the Maldives. OKU is targeting to own and/or operate a collection of over ten exquisite properties in new and captivating destinations worldwide, over the next five years.
**RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE**
- Manage a specific section of the kitchen, ensuring efficient and high-quality food production.
- Prepare, cook, and present dishes according to the restaurant's standards and recipes.
- Supervise and train junior kitchen staff (commis chefs and apprentices).
- Maintain a clean and organized work station, adhering to hygiene and safety regulations.
- Monitor stock levels and order supplies as needed.
- Ensure precise execution and presentation of dishes during service, maintaining consistency with the restaurant’s culinary vision.
- Contribute to menu development and special dish creation.
- Control food waste and ensure cost-effective practices.
- Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth service.
**CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS**
- Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a high-volume kitchen.
- Strong culinary skills and knowledge of various cooking techniques.
- Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Culinary qualifications or relevant certifications are a plus.
**Behavioural Competencies**
- Passion for food and culinary excellence.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Strong leadership and team-working skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Proactive and problem-solving attitude.
**Technical Skills and Knowledge**
- Expert knowledge of cooking techniques and culinary principles.
- Proficiency in using kitchen equipment and tools.
- Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
- Ability to manage inventory and control costs.
- Understanding of menu planning and recipe development.
En **OKU,** creemos en ofrecer experiências extraordinarias tanto para nuestros huéspedes como para nuestro equipo. Estamos comprometidos a atraer talento de primer nível de todo el mundo, reuniendo a personas apasionadas que comparten nuestra visión de una hospitalidad excepcional. Estamos buscando un/a **Jefe/a de partida** para unirse a OKU Andalusia, nuestro nuevo resort de cinco estrellas en la Costa del Sol, a pocos minutos de Sotogrande, con **alojamiento incluido.**
Este puesto es clave para supervisar una partida específica dentro de la cocina y garantizar una experiência culinaria excepcional en nuestros restaurantes, bares y beach club, manteniendo los más altos estándares de calidad, consistencia en la ejecución y una coordinación fluida con el equipo gastronómico. Se trata de una posibilidad única para formar parte de una marca lifestyle galardonada y en plena expansión que está redefiniendo la hospitalidad moderna con su filosofía de lujo relajado.
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