Job Description
Job Summary
Our client, a five-star hotel, is looking for an Executive Chef for their restaurant.
Job Description:
- Develop a compelling culinary vision aligned with the restaurant's brand and target audience.
- Create innovative and diverse menus that reflect current food trends.
- Continuously explore new flavors, cooking techniques, and presentation styles to elevate the dining experience.
- Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, plating, and quality control.
- Train, mentor, and lead a team of talented chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff, fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
- Establish and maintain standard operating procedures, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, taste, and presentation, consistently exceeding customer expectations.
- Conduct regular inspections and quality checks to ensure adherence to recipes, portion sizes, and cooking techniques.
- Monitor and optimize food costs while maintaining high-quality ingredients and minimizing waste.
- Cultivate strong relationships with local suppliers, ensuring the availability of fresh, high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Collaborate with the purchasing team to manage inventory levels, minimize wastage, and control costs.
- Keep abreast of market trends and proactively source new ingredients and products to enhance the menu offerings.
- Provide ongoing training and coaching to kitchen staff, enhancing their culinary skills and fostering professional growth and opportunity for advancement.
- Conduct regular staff meetings to communicate goals, new recipes, and procedures, ensuring consistent execution of menu items.
- Stay updated with industry trends and advancements, sharing knowledge and implementing best practices within the kitchen.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Italian cuisine is must .
- Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality environment.
- Exceptional culinary skills with a passion for creativity and innovation.
- Strong leadership abilities and the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
- Excellent knowledge of culinary techniques, cooking methods, and food safety standards.
- Experience in menu planning, recipe development, and cost control.
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and work under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering consistently high-quality food.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Culinary degree or equivalent qualification is preferred.
Job Details
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Job Location
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United Arab Emirates
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Company Industry
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Other Business Support Services
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Company Type
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Unspecified
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Employment Type
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Unspecified
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Monthly Salary Range
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Unspecified
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Number of Vacancies
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Unspecified