Chef de Cuisine (Mediterranean & Greek Cuisine)

Kempinski Hotel; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski Hotel seeks an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead the Mediterranean and Greek specialty kitchen at Villamore Beach Club, delivering exceptional culinary experiences in line with Kempinski and Executive Chef standards.

You will prepare signature dishes across outlets while ensuring top-tier food quality, artistic presentation, and rigorous HACCP safety protocols. Strong leadership and budget awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• English - excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of Mediterranean and Greek cuisine is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare kitchen equipment for use.
• Assemble and prepare ingredients for menu items.
• Prepare simple food items (mis-en-place).
• Assist with receiving and storing goods.
• Assist with organizing events and food promotions.
• Maintain product knowledge and suggest kitchen adjustments.
• Maintain a hygienic kitchen and personal hygiene.
• Assist in training needs analysis and implement training programs.
• Work with supervisors on department budget management.
• Ensure OH&S policies are followed and enforce safety.

Skills

English proficiency

Mediterranean cuisine

Greek cuisine

Job description

As Chef de Cuisine, leading the Mediterranean & Greek specialty kitchen at Villamore Beach Club to deliver exceptional culinary experiences in accordance with Kempinski and Executive Chef standards. Prepares signature dishes across all outlets while maintaining top-tier food quality, artistic presentation, and rigorous HACCP safety protocols.

• Prepare kitchen equipment for use.
• Assemble and prepare ingredients for menu items.
• Prepare simple food items. “mis-en-place”
• Assist with checking, receiving and storing of goods.
• Assist with organizing special events and special food promotions.
• Maintain comprehensive product knowledge including ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets, and current trends and make recommendations for appropriate adjustments to kitchen operations accordingly.
• Maintain a hygienic kitchen and personal hygiene.
• Assist in training needs analysis of Kitchen staff and ensure training programs are designed and implemented to meet needs.
• Work with superior in the preparation and management of the department’s budget.
• Demonstrate Awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines and ensure your direct reports do the same.
• Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly.
• Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers.
• Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.

Skills

Minimum of 1 to 2 years’ experience in a similar position Preferably in an international, luxury five-star hotel or Beach Club English - excellent communication skills Knowledge in Mediterranean and Greek cuisine is a MUST