Ref: GP340-1544

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Quest Search & Selection is working with a well-known 5* International Hotel chain who is looking to hire an Executive Chef to work in one of their properties in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Job Description
As the Executive Chef you must perform the following duties:
• Day to day operation of all kitchens in the hotels (5+ outlets)
• Training and development of new staff
• Responsible for the food cost
• Designing and costing of all menus
• Oversee production of high-quality meals
• Understand the fiscal management of a large food and beverage operation
• Have working knowledge of 24 hrs production kitchens
• Responsible for the control and maintenance of all equipment
• Ordering and procurement of all food goods supervision

Salary:
AED 21,000 to 23,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
Additional benefits: Accommodation and transportation allowance, family status and great company benefits worldwide

Requirements

Requirements for an Ideal Candidate (Executive Chef)

Experience
• You must have international and GCC experience in high-quality establishments
• You must have creative flair and experience in menu development
• Have complete understanding of Hotel operations
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions.
• Qualifications from a reputable Culinary institute from Europe are preferable.
• Managed a large kitchen operation before (90+ staff)

Attributes
• Calm and controlled under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work with all nationalities
• Extremely high levels of attention to detail
• Natural leadership skills
• Passionate about Hospitality
• Innovative, expressive and fun

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.

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Executive Chef salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 21,500

Breakdown available for industries, cities and years of experience