Arabic Chef

Job description / Role

Arabic Chef
Coordinate and ensure the smooth and efficient flow of the culinary operations in Arabic Kitchen. Maintain and enhance the food products through a creative menu development and presentation. Always act in a professional manner and promote the company's Mission, Vision and Values through example. Strive to exceed Guest expectations and take the culinary team going from good to great

What is in it for you:
- Be a part of the Fairmont Flagship Hotel in the Middle East
- Experience the hustle of a dynamic, fast paced hotel located in the heart of the City's commercial district
- Take advantage of opportunities to be recognized for your professional contributions
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
- Learning programs through our academies
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities like Planet 21

What you will be doing:
- Conduct daily shift briefings to Arabic culinary Colleagues
- Promote a Fun / Professional and Disciplined work environment
- Lead by example using Fairmont's Mission, Vision & Values
- Support / Coach / Lead & motivate Arabic culinary Colleagues
- Actively share ideas, opinions & suggestions in weekly Sous Chef meeting
- Ensure storeroom requisitions are accurate to minimize repeat visits
- Ensure all Arabic culinary Colleagues are aware of standards & expectations
- Promote Health and Safety at all times
- Ensure proper hygiene as per Dubai Municipality
- Ensure all grooming, spot check and temperature control sheets are filled as required
- Maintain cleanliness and proper rotation of product in Arabic chillers
- Minimize wastage / spoilage
- Maintain consistent on the job training sessions for culinary Colleagues
- Daily attendance at BEO meeting and proper distribution & adjustments to culinary BEOs
- Liaise daily with Outlet Chefs to keep open lines of communication & Guest feedback
- Daily checking of all buffet and function set ups to ensure appropriate equipment, food and staffing are in place and on time
- Ensure all hot & cold Arabic food preparations for Banquets & Outlets are in place 30 minutes before scheduled start times
- Strive to maintain & improve all Arabic food preparations & presentations
- Provide consistent buffet item rotation to all concerned outlets
- Promote consistency of product from all Arabic culinary Colleagues
- Actively recruit talent to broaden Fairmont Dubai's skill set
- Actively strive to be a leader in Arabic food reputation in Dubai
- Walk the restaurants and touch tables to receive Guest feedback
- Perform any other reasonable duties as required by the department head

Requirements

Your experience and skills include:
- Previous experience as Arabic Chef preferred
- Previous experience in 5 star property
- Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
- Capable of working under high pressure
- Highly responsible & reliable
- Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
- Ability to focus attention on Guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Your team and working environment:

At Accor, we are Heartists!
Are you ready to put your heart at the center of everything that you do? If so, then join our team of Heartists at Fairmont DBI. Every day, we look for opportunities to engage on a personal & meaningful way with our guests and each other. We deliver heartfelt hospitality in an environment that is engaging, enthusiastic and professionally rewarding!

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.

About the Company

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