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Job description / Role
Executive Chef - Katsuya - Kuwait
The Role:
The Executive Chef is responsible for maximising the productivity of the kitchen staff, as well as managing the Sous Chef and Chef de Partie. You will also be responsible for ensuring all culinary standards in all sections comply with company policies and procedures.
In addition to your skills as an accomplished chef you will bring a commercial and management ability that makes you stand out as a leader in your field. This opportunity will see you lead a multi-cultural team within a large and fast-paced kitchen in the delivery of a high quality dining experience. With our Food Division growing year-on-year a role with us offers career development on an international scale as well as the exposure to well-known brand names in addition to our own brand concepts. Other responsibilities include:
* Ensure that all orders from the kitchen / commissaries are prepared consistently and according to standard recipes
* Organize and set-up the kitchen / commissary as efficiently as possible to increase speed and maximize productivity
* Check daily all storage areas and keep the orders to par or accordance to the volume of business.
* Ensure that all employees report for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform at all times
About Katsuya:
Featuring the dynamic pairing of Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi and design impresario Philippe Starck, Katsuya by Starck restaurants comprise a collection of top Zagat-rated destinations, offering a menu of innovative Japanese dishes uniquely adapted to local palates. Since its launch in 2006, Katsuya by Starck has won acclaim from restaurant critics, Hollywood celebrities and customers alike for its signature dishes including Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna and Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño.
Diners are equally wowed by the spectacular environment created by Philippe Starck, whose trend-setting work is known the world over for its sheer brilliance and beauty. Designed as Japanese bento boxes that echo the simplicity and essence of Japanese cuisine, the interiors feature bold illuminated photographs and clever design touches at every turn, a signature of Starck's playful and limitless imagination. Katsuya by Starck has been meticulously crafted to provide guests with an engaging and interactive culinary experience.
Katsuya by Starck is the first and flagship restaurant brand from sbe, an industry-leading creative hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award-winning hotels, restaurants and nightlife.
Requirements
Qualifications & Requirements:
* At least 5 years' experience in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant
* People management skills
* New concept opening experience
* Training and development skills
* SOP implementation experience
* Excellent computer knowledge
* Excellent communications skills in English
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.