Chef De Cuisine - UMI Japanese Restaurant - Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah

Hilton; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary team at a prestigious hotel. This role involves menu creation, managing food costs, and training kitchen staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate will have strong supervisory skills, a creative approach to food, and a commitment to high standards of service. Join a global leader in hospitality where your culinary talents can shine and make a difference in the dining experience of guests.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine.
• Ability to manage and train kitchen staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to menu creation and manage kitchen brigade.
• Ensure quality and consistency in dishes served.

Skills

Sous Chef Experience

Creative Food Approach

Supervisory Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Planning and Organizing

Education

Relevant Culinary Qualifications

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
  
  
  

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
• Previous experience in Japanese Restaurant is an advantage
  
  
  

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!

Work Locations

Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah

Schedule

Full-time

Brand

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts

Job

Culinary