Chef Tournant

Rotana; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotana in Abu Dhabi is seeking a passionate Chef de Cuisine to lead and inspire our culinary team. You will direct, train, and supervise all kitchen activities, ensuring the highest quality and consistency of dishes while maintaining profitability.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the service team, maintaining HACCP compliance, and fostering creativity in food displays. Excellent English communication and a strong kitchen background are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in reputable establishments.
• Completed professional kitchen apprenticeship or chef training.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Direct, train and supervise all kitchen activities.
• Ensure highest quality, taste, presentation and temperatures for dishes.
• Maintain SOPs, HACCP compliance and hygiene standards.
• Monitor food costs to support profitability.
• Conduct on-the-job training for culinary staff and promote safety practices.
• Collaborate with service team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Culinary skills

English communication

Teamwork

Customer focus

Education

Kitchen apprenticeship

Chef training course

Job description

We are currently seeking passionate and dynamic Kitchen professionals who take pride in delivering exceptional customer service and providing creative solutions to our guests.

As a Chef de Cuisine, you are responsible for directing, training, supervising, planning, and coordinating all areas within the Culinary Department, including projects assigned by the Executive Chef. Your role is to ensure high-quality food products for our guests while maintaining profitability and achieving the required profit margins.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure consistency and the highest quality in food taste, presentation, and appropriate serving temperatures within your assigned kitchen area.
• Maintain the quality and cleanliness of all food displays in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure maximum creativity in all food displays.
• Monitor all aspects of food cost control to maintain the hotel's profitability.
• Ensure HACCP standards are implemented and maintain appropriate hygiene standards in accordance with municipality requirements at all times.
• Conduct consistent on-the-job training sessions for culinary colleagues and promote health and safety practices.

Education, Qualifications & Experience

You should have completed a professional kitchen apprenticeship or chef training course, with at least two years of experience in reputable establishments and excellent culinary skills. The ability to communicate effectively in English and proven knowledge of food preparation, presentation, and preservation are essential.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate should have a positive attitude, be passionate about food, and be committed to working closely with the service team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. You should demonstrate energy and enthusiasm at work, be customer-focused, hands-on, and well-organized. You should also have the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and under challenging conditions.

Key Competencies:

• Understanding Hotel Operations
• Effective Communication
• Planning for Business
• Supervising People
• Understanding Differences
• Supervising Operations
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results