Chef de Cuisine – Ras Al Khaimah
Published | October 14, 2024 |
Location | Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates |
Category | Chefs / F&B / Housekeeping / Hospitality |
Job Type | Full-time |
Industry | Hospitality |
Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations, manage culinary teams, and ensure the delivery of high-quality dishes. You will be responsible for maintaining kitchen hygiene standards, managing food costs, and fostering a productive, cost-conscious environment while rejuvenating the culinary experience for our guests.
Responsibilities:
- Manage all kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
- Oversee the receiving and proper storage of kitchen goods and supplies.
- Ensure kitchen equipment is prepared and maintained for efficient use.
- Develop and implement training plans for the Stewarding and Food & Beverage teams, focusing on cost control and skill development.
- Collaborate with the Director of Food & Beverage and Executive Chef to create and update innovative menus while rejuvenating the overall culinary experience.
- Instill a cost-focused philosophy among kitchen staff through training and education.
- Enforce hygiene standards for all team members and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Maximize staff productivity through multi-tasking, flexible scheduling, and multi-skilling to meet both financial goals and guest expectations.
- Handle administrative tasks related to kitchen management, including inventory control, staff scheduling, and reporting.
Requirements:
- Degree or certificate in culinary arts.
- Mastery of American Brasserie cuisine and knowledge of current food trends.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role (Head Chef/CDC), with experience in managing food quality, costs, and a kitchen team of at least 7 members.
- Strong command of written and spoken English; additional languages are a plus.
- Proficiency in math, budgeting, and inventory management.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and training skills.