Chef Tournant - Oriental Kitchen

Media Rotana; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Dubai is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to oversee the culinary department, ensuring high-quality food and a remarkable guest experience. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in quality establishments and possess excellent culinary skills. Responsibilities include directing the kitchen team, ensuring food safety standards, and maintaining food cost control.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Directing and supervising culinary department.
• Ensuring quality and cleanliness of food displays.
• Monitoring food cost control.

Skills

Culinary skills

Effective communication

Planning for business

Customer focus

Education

Professional kitchen apprenticeship or chef's training course

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