Chef de Cuisine - Banquets

The Chef de Cuisine Banquets is responsible for overseeing all banquet kitchen operations at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr. This role ensures the highest quality of food production, menu development, and efficiency of large-scale events. The Chef de Cuisine will lead a team of culinary professionals, maintain high hygiene and safety standards, and collaborate with other departments to deliver exceptional banquet experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of banquet kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, consistency, and presentation meet Fairmont's high standards.

• Develop and refine banquet menus in collaboration with the Executive Chef, considering guest preferences, seasonality, and cost efficiency.

• Ensure timely and efficient preparation of meals for large-scale events, maintaining impeccable presentation and flavor profiles.

• Innovate new dishes and culinary techniques to enhance the banquet dining experience.

• Lead, train, and mentor the banquet kitchen team, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide coaching to enhance team efficiency and skills.

• Plan and coordinate kitchen staff schedules to ensure seamless operations during banquet events.

• Manage food costs and inventory control for banquet operations, ensuring optimal use of ingredients and resources.

• Work closely with the banquet service team to ensure seamless coordination between kitchen and event operations.

• Ensure timeliness of banquet functions, adapting to last-minute changes or guest preferences with professionalism.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role within a luxury hotel or high-end banquet operation.

• Strong expertise in large-scale culinary operations, menu planning, and event execution.

• Proven leadership skills with experience managing a diverse kitchen team.

• Extensive knowledge of international cuisines, buffet setups, and plated banquet services.

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities with the capability to handle multiple events simultaneously.

• Strong understanding of cost control, inventory management, and purchasing.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time