Chef Tournant - Banquets

Mangrove Rotana; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Ras Al Khaimah is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to oversee culinary operations and ensure exceptional food quality. The ideal candidate will have a professional kitchen apprenticeship and at least two years of experience, with excellent culinary skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment. This role involves direct training and supervision of the culinary team while adhering to hygiene standards and cost controls.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in quality establishments.
• Proven track record of food preparation, presentation and preservation knowledge.
• Ability to communicate well in English.

Responsibilities

• Direct, train, supervise, plan and coordinate all areas within the culinary department.
• Ensure quality product and secure profit margins.
• Monitor food cost controls and implement HACCP standards.

Skills

Excellent culinary skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Professional kitchen apprenticeship or chef's training

Job description

We are currently seeking passionate and dynamic Kitchen professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide 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 any projects requested by the Executive Chef. Your role is to ensure a quality product for our guests and secure profit margins. Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure consistency and the highest quality in the taste, presentation and appropriate food temperature for food served in your respective kitchen area.
• Ensure the quality and cleanliness of all food displays as per the SOPs.
• Ensure maximum creativity in all food displays.
• Monitor all aspects pertaining to the control of the hotel’s food cost.
• Ensure HACCP standards are implemented and follow the appropriate hygiene standards as per municipality requirements at all times.
• Ensure consistent on‑the‑job training sessions for culinary colleagues and promote health and safety.

Skills

Education, Qualifications & Experiences: You should have a professional kitchen apprenticeship or chef's training course and at least two years of experience in quality establishments along with excellent culinary skills. The ability to communicate well in English and a proven track record of food preparation, presentation and preservation knowledge is essential.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be positively spirited and passionate about food and be committed to working together with the service team to deliver an amazing guest experience every time. You will demonstrate energy and enthusiasm at work, be customer‑driven, “hands on”, and organized. You have the ability to work in a multicultural environment and under difficult conditions while possessing the following additional competencies:

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