Chef De Cuisine | Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island

Hilton; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to join their team in Abu Dhabi. This role involves leading the kitchen brigade, contributing to menu creation, and managing food cost controls while ensuring an exceptional guest experience in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have strong supervisory and communication skills, along with relevant culinary qualifications.

Qualifications

• Strong Sous Chef or previous Chef de Cuisine experience required.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to various shifts including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to menu creation and manage kitchen brigade effectively.
• Ensure quality consistency in dishes and compliance with safety standards.
• Manage food cost controls and customer relations in the Executive Chef's absence.

Skills

Strong supervisory skills

Good communication skills

Creative approach to food

Excellent planning and organizing skills

Committed to high customer service

Education

Relevant qualifications for role

Job description

A Chef de Cuisine contributes to menu creation and the managing and training of the kitchen brigade to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while managing food cost controls.

What will I be doing?

A Chef de Cuisine contributes to menu creation and the managing and training of the kitchen brigade to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while managing food cost controls. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Contribute to menu creation
• Manage and train the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organised and motivated team
• Ensure consistency in quality of dishes at all times
• Manage customer relations when necessary, in the absence of the Executive Chef
• Ensure resources meet business needs through the effective management of working rotas
• Support brand standards through the training and assessment of your team
• Manage food cost controls to contribute to Food and Beverage revenue
• Knowledge of activities in other departments and implications
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety standards
• In charge of: In Room Dining, Osmo Lobby Lounge, Capilla Pool Bar, Executive Lounge, Banquet operations

What are we looking for?

A Chef de Cuisine serving Hilton Brand hotels is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Strong Sous Chef or previous Chef de Cuisine Experience
• Approaches food in a creative way
• Strong supervisory skills
• Positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent grooming standards
• Excellent planning and organising skills
• Willingness to learn

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Relevant qualifications for role
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, days, afternoons and evenings

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!