Chef de Cuisine: Mediterranean & Greek Culinary Mastery

Kempinski Hotels; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski Hotels seeks a Chef de Cuisine, Mediterranean & Greek, to lead the signature kitchen at our Dubai Beach Club. You will drive menu development, quality, and presentation while upholding HACCP standards and Kempinski service ethos.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in a similar role within luxury hospitality, fluent English, and proven expertise in Mediterranean and Greek cuisine. This is a permanent full-time position based at our Dubai property.

Qualifications

• 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 & Greek cuisine is a MUST

Responsibilities

• 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 product knowledge including ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets and current trends and make recommendations for 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 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

English

Greek cuisine

Mediterranean cuisine

Job description

Kempinski Hotels seeks a Chef de Cuisine, Mediterranean & Greek, to lead the signature kitchen at our Dubai Beach Club. You will drive menu development, quality, and presentation while upholding HACCP standards and Kempinski service ethos.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in a similar role within luxury hospitality, fluent English, and proven expertise in Mediterranean and Greek cuisine. This is a permanent full-time position based at our Dubai property.