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Job description / Role
Head Chef - Babel - Kuwait
Babel offers a Lebanese refined dining experience with progressive cuisine. Since its opening in 2009, and with the inauguration of each new and unique Babel, its popularity developed in solid and fast steps to cover all the Lebanese territory. Famous for its authentic yet daring cuisine, Babel plans to expand into the Middle East and share surprising dining experiences with all of its people. Babel's team members are always confident that their efforts will be valued and career path grown to fulfill their potential. With a commitment to always emphasize on excellence in service and value in menu offerings, Babel's team members are the first ambassadors who convey the uniqueness of its concept and the keenness on delivering great quality.
The Role:
As a Head Chef you will be responsible for the entire kitchen operations in this new restaurant for Alshaya's latest Food brand.
Responsibilities include:
* Ensuring that all orders from kitchen/ commissaries are prepared consistently and according to standard recipes
* Checking daily storage areas and keeping the orders to par or accordance to the volume of the business
* Ensuring that all employees report for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform
* Organising and setting up the kitchen/ commissary as efficiently as possible to increase speed and maximise productivity.
Requirements
* An effective communicator who has a passion for hospitality
* Strong proven problem solving skills
* 3 years' proven experience in leading a team of junior staff
* A relevant hospitality qualification or relevant experience.
About the Company
As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.
Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.
Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.
From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.