Company Description

Fogo Island Inn is an initiative of Shorefast, whose mission is to build cultural and economic resilience on Fogo Island and promote community well-being by building and sharing new models of economic development. By ‘holding on and reaching out’, Shorefast works with hospitality, art, technology, business, and design to enhance and share the natural assets of place.

Job Description

The Chef de Partie, based at the Fogo Island Inn, will excel in a fast-paced and energetic environment. The Chef de Partie will maintain and enforce menu standards set by the Inn to ensure consistently high guest satisfaction.

General responsibilities

• Assist with organization and setup of outside function/catering
• Responsible for adherence to established quality and sanitation standards
• Setup of station for service and cleaning of station and kitchen following end of service
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchens and storage areas
• Other responsibilities as necessary to enhance the guest experience

Qualifications

The ideal candidate:

• A sound understanding of the culinary arts and passionate about food
• Has formal culinary training and extensive professional experience (5-10+ years experience required)
• In enthusiastic, friendly, has good communication skills, and enjoys working in a team environment
• Has the ability to teach and motivate others
• Has the ability to adapt and react quickly to fluid situations while maintaining a positive attitude

Additional Information

What we offer:

• An engaged, highly supportive, and collaborative environment
• The opportunity to work and live in a thriving social entrepreneurship
• A commitment to recruiting, promoting, and training qualified individuals at all levels within the organization