Job Description
Chef de Partie (EU work eligible)
Application Deadline: 11 September 2026
Department: Kitchen
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Latvia - Riga
International 5-star hotel ''Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga'' invites to join our team:
Chef de Partie (EU work eligible)
Are you a skilled culinary professional ready to lead diverse sections in an iconic kitchen? At the Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga, we are looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to join our culinary team. If you excel under pressure, love gastronomy, and are eager to refine your skills alongside top chefs, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage your station: Take full ownership of your assigned kitchen section, directing daily preparation, organization, and service execution to the highest standard.
- Deliver perfection: Prepare, cook, and plate dishes according to 5-star luxury standards, ensuring strict consistency, presentation, and flavor.
- Guide and mentor: Direct and support Commis Chefs, Demi Chefs, and Stewards, fostering a collaborative learning environment and upholding kitchen standards.
- Maintain quality & safety: Ensure your station strictly adheres to HACCP, food safety guidelines, cleanliness, and portion control.
Competencies:
- Completed culinary training and/or education.
- Passion for cooking.
- Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in a comparable position within hospitality or an upscale restaurant.
- Outstanding commitment to hygiene and HACCP.
- Self-starting, responsible, and committed way of working with a high sense of ownership.
- Open and engaging personality with an excellent eye for detail.
- Team-oriented working style.
- Good knowledge of English; knowledge of Latvian is an advantage.
- EU work eligibility (EU passport or an existing Latvian work visa).
Your Benefits:
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Growth: Exciting work environment with multifaceted development opportunities, career tracks, and transfer options within an expanding international hotel group.
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Onboarding & Training: 2 orientation days, mentor system, onboarding plan, wide range of internal/external training, cross-trainings and online courses
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Discounts & Perks: Kempinski employee rates across all Kempinski hotels and Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) properties, F&B and SPA discounts, and further local shop discounts via corporate benefits.
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Culture: Team events, employee parties, and Kempinski Global Engagement Activities.
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Well-being: Health & accident insurance, meals provided in our colleague restaurant, and free uniform cleaning service.
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Recognition: Fair salary, service charge applicable, appreciation gifts, and recognition for company loyalty.
About Kempinski Hotels
Founded in Berlin in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. With a rich heritage spanning over 125 years, the brand is globally renowned for its understated attentiveness, flawless personal service, and distinct European flair. Today, Kempinski operates an exclusive portfolio of over 80 five-star properties across more than 35 countries, featuring historic landmarks, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, and elite resorts. As a member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), Kempinski offers employees a window to a global hospitality network filled with international career and transfer opportunities.
About Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga
Located in the historic heart of the capital right next to the Latvian National Opera, Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga stands as Latvia’s premier five-star luxury destination. Featuring 141 elegant rooms and suites, stunning private residences, the panoramic Stage22 rooftop restaurant, and the world-class Kempinski The Spa, the hotel represents the ultimate benchmark for hospitality in the Baltics. Consistently celebrated on the global stage, it has proudly earned the title of Latvia’s Leading Hotel at the prestigious World Travel Awards multiple years in a row, including 2025. By joining our team in Riga, you become part of a passionate, award-winning family dedicated to bringing extraordinary guest experiences to life.
