Chef De Cuisine Sole - Italian Cuisine - Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers

Hilton; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead menu creation and train the kitchen brigade. The ideal candidate will have strong supervisory experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to high customer service standards. This role involves ensuring food quality and compliance with hygiene regulations while managing food costs effectively. Join a dynamic team dedicated to extraordinary guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a kitchen environment, preferably as a Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine.
• Ability to manage a team effectively and ensure dish quality.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to menu creation and food cost management.
• Manage and train kitchen brigade to ensure high standards.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene standards and manage customer relations.

Skills

Strong Sous Chef or previous Chef de Cuisine Experience

Creative food approach

Strong supervisory skills

Good communication skills

Committed to high level of customer service

Excellent grooming standards

Excellent planning and organizing skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Relevant qualifications for role

Job description

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 wellorganised 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

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 (Cold Kitchen experience required)
• 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 fullservice hotels and resorts to extendedstay suites and midpriced hotels. For over 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!