Marriott International, the largest hotel company in the world, is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie-Pastry/Bakery to join its team in Kampala, Uganda. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of cooks and workers in the pastry and bakery department. This role involves determining food presentation, creating decorative displays, and ensuring proper portion and arrangement of food. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food preparation and presentation.
The Chef de Partie-Pastry/Bakery will play a key role in maintaining kitchen logs for food safety and ensuring the quality of food items. They will be responsible for monitoring stock levels, preparing special meals, and assisting cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks. The role also involves providing needed items, maintaining kitchen logs, and notifying management if a product does not meet specifications. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this position.
To qualify for this role, candidates should have a technical, trade, or vocational school degree and 4-6 years of related work experience. At least 2 years of supervisory experience is also required. The successful candidate will be able to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods, lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds, and perform other reasonable job duties as requested. Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure are necessary.
The Chef de Partie-Pastry/Bakery will be expected to develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and support the team to reach common goals. They will be required to listen and respond to concerns, ensure adherence to quality expectations, and maintain confidentiality of proprietary information. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this role.
Marriott International is a multinational company with over 30 hotel and timeshare brands and 8,785 locations worldwide. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, and has a strong presence in Uganda. This role offers an opportunity to work with a leading hospitality company and contribute to providing exceptional service to guests.
Interested applicants can apply online through the Ugandan Jobline website. The application deadline is October 27, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The Ugandan Jobline website provides more information on this role and other job opportunities in Uganda.
This role is similar to other Chef de Partie positions available in Uganda, including opportunities at Silverback Lodge and Sweetly Defined Restaurant. Job seekers can explore these opportunities on the Ugandan Jobline website, which also features job listings in various fields, including customer service, information technology, and law.
Key points
- The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of related work experience and at least 2 years of supervisory experience.