Executive Chef - 5 Star Hotel

Job description / Role

Client is an international 5 star hotel based in Dubai and they are looking to add exceptional Executive Chefs to their operations.

Reports to: General Manager

Responsibilities:
- As the Executive Chef, you will report directly to the General Manager and be responsible for producing the following Key Results:
- Organization of the culinary team to ensure superior food quality and service standards are maintained at all times, while meeting budgeted payroll expenses and applicable cost targets
- Leads the preparation of all outlet menus, linking them to the overall strategy of the Club and creating a destination dining experience.
- Develops services and standards that promote warm and personal service and drive the F&B division toward the realization of its strategic initiatives
- Assists in the development and implementation of innovative promotional and sales events by constantly seeking out creative ways to improve service and increase business volumes
- Develops and maintains close and effective working relationship with all supporting departments
- Ensures the effective utilization of talent and productivity of all Colleagues including staff planning, hiring, training and development.
- Trains and develops all employees ensuring that they are informed regarding applicable Company standards and policies
- Ensures the ongoing professional development, growth, and satisfaction of all Colleagues
- Ensures a clean and safe working environment, with continual emphasis on promoting Colleague health and safety
- Maintains the sanitation standards of the Kitchen to an exceptional degree, ensuring all internal and external audits score above 90% effective.
- Actively participates on the hotel's Executive Committee and ensures strong departmental representation on other hotel committees and activities

Requirements

- 7-10 years experience in multi-outlet kitchens with a strong general operational knowledge and a minimum 2 - 3 years in a senior Culinary leadership role is essential.
- Experience in handling outdoor group, banquet and reception business needed.
- Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts or related discipline an asset.
- Advanced certification in Safety and Sanitation Hygiene program from an internationally recognized body
- A proven reputation for creative and delicious food that captures the diner.
- Previously demonstrated leadership skills which support an environment of employee growth and development, interdepartmental teamwork and exceptional customer service
- Capable and comfortable of hosting public relations events and a high-degree of Guest interaction will be expected.
- Ability to capture appropriate trends and turn them into deliverable and marketable products consistent with the concepts developed
- Innovative, creative and willing to take risks.
- Results oriented with the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Computer literate: MS Office an asset.

About the Company

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