Chef De Cuisine

Job description / Role

At Fairmont Dubai, we strive to coordinate and ensure the smooth and efficient flow of the culinary operations. The Chef de Cuisine will maintain and enhance the food products through creative menu development and presentation, always act in a professional manner and promote the company's values through example, as well as strive to exceed Guest expectations and take the Culinary Team 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:

- Actively interact with Guests at their table.
- Conduct daily shift briefings to culinary Colleagues.
- Assist the Executive Chef with inventories, pricing, cost controls, requisitioning and issuing supplies and equipment for food production, reports and costs menus.
- Promote a fun, professional, and disciplined work environment.
- Lead by example using Accor's Mission, Vision and Values.
- Always act with positivity and professionalism when collaborating with all other Culinary Colleagues and Leaders.
- Support, coach, lead and motivate culinary Colleagues.
- Actively share ideas, opinions, and suggestions in weekly meetings.
- Ensure proper weekly and annual vacation scheduling of all Culinary Colleagues while maintaining Fairmont Dubai's quality standards.
- Promote Health and Safety and ensure proper hygiene as per Dubai Municipality at all times.
- Ensure all grooming, spot check, and temperature control sheets are filled as required.
- Complete all Colleague reviews.
- Maintain consistent on the job training sessions for Culinary Colleagues.
- Liaise daily with Outlet Managers to keep open lines of communication and Guest feedback.
- Maintain and improve all food preparations and presentations.
- Maintain and improve Fairmont standards for timely delivery of food orders.
- Strive to achieve and surpass JD Power targets for Food Quality & Presentation.

Requirements

Your experience and skills include:

- Previous experience as Sous Chef preferred
- Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
- Capable of working under high pressure
- Highly responsible and 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. 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!

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

A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making "Feel Welcome" resonate as the finest hotel promise.

From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels'​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services.