| Executive Brand Chef Casual Dining | |
| Alshaya Kuwait Ref: GP435-748 |
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The RoleThe RoleWith more than 17,000 employees and 1,700 stores, Alshaya is spearheading the expansion of more than 50 world-class leading retail brands such as Debenhams, Express, Mothercare, Starbucks, Mac, The Body Shop, H&M, Dean & Deluca and Boots in 17 countries across the Middle East, North Africa, Central and Eastern Europe and Russia. To date, the Casual Dining Division of Alshaya includes renownedΒ brands such as Dean & Deluca, Le Pain Quotidien, Sarai, Asha's, The Gaucho Grill, Pizza Express, Totally Fish, Al Forno, Thai Chi, Noodle Factory, Meias, Nolita Pizza, Dondurma, IZ Juice, Santoor, Shangai Express in its portfolio and is still growing. Reporting to the Corporate Chef and Operations - Casual Dining, and based in the Brasserie de l'Etoile - in Kuwait, the ideal candidate will have a true passion for food, people and customer satisfaction. The Executive Brand chef will be fluent with French cuisine and would have worked internationally in fine dining as well as in a more quality French commercial concept. The Executive Brand Chef would have a clear understanding of managing food cost, training and developing a multi-nationality team of chefs, as well as some advanced notions of the bakery and pastry sections. To guarantee the food quality standards To develop successful and creative menus and food promotions Adapt the French cuisine to the local market keeping the brand identity. To protect and develop the food cost / margins To train and develop the kitchen team and establish the succession plan. Protect the knowhow and ensure all the recipes are clearly set with the required information and passed to the corporate chef To maintain excellent hygiene standards in all the kitchen areas To recruit the kitchen team To ensure compliance with company policy and procedures Able to work on other concepts outside the Brasserie de L'Etoile if required. |
RequirementsRequirements 3 - 5 years as a Head Chef Proven quality established restaurant Food cost management experience Ability to adapt to a new market and develop the existing food offer Train and develop local staffs and established a succession plan with the kitchen Driven A Hands-On team player A true operator High attention to detail Foodie Innovator Excellent Communicator, great PR Motivator and self motivated person Coach Education: Chef diploma, Food Management / Hospitality degree is desirable. |
About the CompanyAbout the CompanyM.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 55 of the worlds most recognised retail brands, including Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, P.F. Changs, Office Depot and Boots. The company operates 1,800 stores across 7 divisions: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food Services, Optics, Pharmaceuticals, Office Supplies and Home Furnishings. M.H. Alshaya Co. stores can currently be found in 15 markets across the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, Cyprus, Russia, Poland, Slovakia and Czech Republic. It employs more than 18,000 people from over 60 nationalities. The company has established itself as the industry leader across these territories through a combination of local market understanding and a comprehensive commitment to customer service. Growth in each of its operating divisions and brands is supported by continuous investment in talent and infrastructure. It applies best practices in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, information technology, logistics, real estate, human resources and financial controls. M.H. Alshaya Co. is the retail business of the Alshaya Group, which was founded in Kuwait in 1890 and today represents one of the most dynamic companies in the Middle East. In addition to its retail operations, the Alshaya Group is active in a number of other sectors including real estate, automotive, hotels, trading and investments. |
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