An Exhilarating
Opportunity
Are You Ready for a Daring Challenge
with The World’s Hottest Luxury Hotel Group? Disruptive by Design, FIVE Hotels
and Resorts is Redefining ‘FIVE-Star’ Hospitality and Setting the Gold Standard
across the Industry.
Join the FIVE Tribe - and Get Ready to
Make Waves.
The Candidate
A Driven Self-Starter, you have Excellent
Communication, Leadership and Organisational Skills. As an Astute Creative and
Critical Thinker, you can Conceptualise and Implement Innovative Solutions in a
Fast-Paced Environment. Not even the Smallest Detail Escapes Your Keen Eye and
You Execute Tasks Proactively with Precision and Finesse. A ‘Can-Do!’ Attitude
Coupled with An Inherent Flair for Taking Ownership Makes You a Highly
Motivated Go-Getter.
Your Outgoing and Approachable Nature enables you to
Seamlessly Connect with other ‘FIVERs’ and key Stakeholders, ensuring that
Their and Your Journey at FIVE is nothing short of Sensational. Joining our Culinary
Team as Chef De Cuisine will Empower you to deliver Exceptional Experiences
across our award-winning Lifestyle Destinations. Jump on Board and Unlock your
Potential in a Buzzing Environment that will take your Career to New Heights!
What We’re Looking For
- A Culinary Degree or equivalent experience in a similar role is
preferred.
- A proven
track record of 3-5 years as a Chef De Cuisine in a Luxury Hotel environment,
delivering Sensational Experiences synonymous with FIVE's Award-Winning Service
Quality.
- Outstanding Pre-Opening experience in setting up dynamic, seamless and
fast-paced Kitchen Operations is advantageous.
- Impeccable Communication Skills, both verbal and written, with fluency in
English (Additional languages such as Arabic, German, Italian, French, Spanish,
Russian or Mandarin are a Plus).
- Previous experience in Forbes or Leading Quality Assurance (LQA)-Rated
properties will be Advantageous, demonstrating a Strong Commitment to Luxury
Service Standards and Processes.
- Next-Level Organisational and Leadership skills, effectively leading and
inspiring the FIVE Tribe to New Heights.
- Exceptional Time Management and Multi-Tasking skills to oversee a busy
kitchen and deliver a ‘FIVE-Star’ Experience for our guests.
- Extraordinary Creativity and Deep-Seated Passion for the culinary arts,
brought to life through Ingenious Dishes and Outstanding Presentation.
- Extensive Knowledge of diverse International Cuisine, expert Culinary
Techniques, and contemporary Food Trends.
- Comprehensive knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control
Points) principles and practices, and a thorough understanding of Health and
Safety Regulations, Food Hygiene Standards, and Best Practices in Restaurant
Operations.
- A Meticulous Eye for Detail, ensuring every aspect of Food Quality and
Presentation is perfectly curated.
- Superior Problem-Solving Skills and the competence to Exceed Expectations
in dynamic and competitive operational environments.
- Excellent
interpersonal skills to engage effectively with Guests, FIVE Tribe Members, and
stakeholders.
Key
Responsibilities
- Builds, Mentors and Leads a
Boundary-Breaking Culinary Team, instilling a culture of Collaboration, Creativity,
and Culinary Excellence.
- Fosters a Positive and
Inclusive work environment, addresses any Staff Concerns or Performance Matters
effectively, and maintains the Integrity of our FIVE Tribe.
- Conducts engaging Training
Sessions to elevate the team's Culinary Skills, refine their Techniques, and
inspire the Creation of sublime dishes.
- Drives Creativity and Innovation
within the Culinary Team, facilitates bold Brainstorming Sessions and crafts an
exceptional Menu Development process.
- Supervises the day-to-day
Culinary Operations at FIVE’s world-class Venues and ensures ‘FIVE-Star’ food Quality,
Presentation, and Consistency.
- Implements Standardised
Recipes, Portion Sizes and Plating Guidelines to deliver a Sensational and
Consistent ‘FIVE-Styled’ Guest Experience.
- Monitors kitchen activities,
from Food Preparation to Plating, to orchestrate a Seamless and Efficient workflow,
minimising wait times and ensuring Next-Level dining experiences.
- Leads by example in
maintaining an Impeccable, Organised, and Well-Equipped Kitchen Area, adhering
to the highest Safety and Cleanliness protocols, and embodying the
First-in-Class Standards at FIVE.
- Innovates and curates Menu
Offerings that captivate our Discerning Clientele, harmonising Local Flavours,
global Culinary Trends, and Dietary Preferences in a Bespoke Culinary
Experience.
- Collaborates closely with
the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs, championing Hand-Crafted Recipes that align
with FIVE's visionary Culinary Philosophy.
- Co-creates Special Menus for
Events, Promotions, and Private Dining Experiences with the Executive Chef,
ensuring an unforgettable extravaganza for our Guests.
- Stays abreast of Industry
Trends, incorporating the latest Ingredients and innovative Cooking Techniques
into the Menu Development process, reflecting the Disruptive Spirit that
defines FIVE.
- Works Efficiently with the
Front-Of-House Team, ensuring flawless Service Delivery, timely Communication,
and graceful Resolution of Guest Feedback.
- Upholds Premium Quality
Standards for all Food Products, adhering rigorously to the strictest Hygiene and
Sanitation protocols, showcasing our Industry-Leading commitment to excellence.
- Manages Inventory with a
discerning eye for detail, sourcing the finest ingredients, maintaining stock
levels, and executing cost control measures in line with FIVE’s Uncompromising
Standards.
- Contributes to achieving and surpassing Financial Targets by managing
Food Costs, executing precise Portion Control, and championing Waste Reduction
Initiatives, reinforcing our Competitive Advantage as Industry Leaders.
The Team
‘FIVERs’ are Cultured yet Chic,
Confident yet Self-Effacing, and Work Hard to Play even Harder. As a FIVE Tribe Member, you'll Personify the distinct ‘Vibe at FIVE’ and
apply it to create Insta-Perfect Experiences for our Guests that keeps them
Coming Back for More. If you Dream of being surrounded by
Like-Minded Individuals who share your Passion for Delivering Unforgettable
Moments that last a Lifetime – then Look No Further
and Unleash your Next-Level Potential.
Sustainable Indulgence at FIVE
FIVE is a leader in Sustainable Luxury
Living and Hospitality, with its UAE-based Destinations being the first and
only Hotels in the UAE to obtain the International Renewable Energy
Certificates (I-REC) for achieving 100% renewable electricity for 2022. The
company's Science-Meets-Styled ‘Sustainable Indulgence’ Ethos has led to a
completely LEED Platinum-certified operational hospitality portfolio. FIVE Palm
Jumeirah and FIVE Jumeirah Village are also 3 Star SPIRE Rated Smart Buildings.
FIVE Zurich, the only LEED Platinum hotel in Switzerland, achieved an
impressive 84 Points under LEED v4's BD+C and ID+C rating system, making it one
of just five hotels worldwide to receive Platinum Certification. FIVE
illustrates its Commitment to making ‘Sustainability without Compromise on
Luxury Living’ central to its Future Vision, with FIVE LUXE already on track to
acquire LEED Platinum (BD+C). These Achievements highlight FIVE’s Comprehensive
and Committed Scope of Sustainability Strategy permeating Operations, Governance
and Community.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The FIVE Tribe represents over 70
nationalities across its over 1500 ‘FIVERs.’ FIVE is Committed to Hiring a
Diverse and Inclusive Workforce as an Equal-Opportunity Employer. Accordingly,
FIVE does not discriminate based on disability, race, age, sex, gender, sexual
orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, nationality, marital status, or any
other basis protected under national or local laws. Ranked 10th on the Great
Workplaces in the UAE 2023 list of Large Organisations, the FIVE Tribe is more
than a group of people working together – it is a Family bonded by common
Values and Goals, Celebrating People, Culture and Diversity.
About FIVE Hotels and
Resorts
FIVE Hotels and Resorts prides itself
on being Disruptively Different and Daringly Unique. Our Growing Portfolio of
Lavish Destinations are the epitome of Glamour and Experiential Luxury, and currently
consists of FIVE Palm Jumeirah, FIVE Jumeirah Village, FIVE Zurich and FIVE
LUXE. Joining our Exceptional FIVE Tribe means you are part of a team who
Breaks Boundaries and offers Unbeatable Next-Level Experiences at FIVE’s
award-winning Hotels, Dining Concepts, and 360-Degree Immersive Nightlife
Venues. As part of the Accomplished FIVE Tribe, you will be part of a group of
High Achievers who Fearlessly Challenge Conventions on a Global Stage.
Find out more here:
fivehotelsandresorts.com
