Cold Kitchen Lead Chef - Dubai, On-site

Emirates Flight Catering; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Flight Catering in Dubai seeks a seasoned culinary professional to guide and monitor the Cold Kitchen Team on a shift basis. The role may entail filling in as a Sous Chef during leaves or peak periods, coordinating activities with internal clients and suppliers to ensure smooth operations.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of culinary experience in a 5-star environment, strong leadership, and a track record in high-volume catering.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the culinary field.
• Hotel Catering equivalent in 5-star facility with an excellent knowledge in all aspects of cooking and different cuisines.
• Previous experience in high volume and / or banqueting in a large kitchen team preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely and efficient preparation of all departmental/section food items according to the specifications, recipes and passenger load requirements.
• Monitor product storage, handling and consumption at all stages of production ensuring compliance to production standards and specifications.
• Monitor portion and waste control to optimise cost. Actively participate in creating awareness on waste, material usage and efficiency; investigate variances and take corrective action.
• Train and communicate to staff on products, processes, menus, ingredients and equipment in the area of operation on an ongoing basis.
• Manage resource allocations in terms of material, staff and equipment in a logical and effective manner to deliver desired outputs of the department.
• Propose, define and implement ways to reduce costs/ expenses in a pro-active manner and act as a bridge between seniors and the team, for cascade and escalation of issues/ideas.
• Propose and implement recipe/ specification revisions in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor and report equipment downtime and work with concerned team to design preventive maintenance schedules for his/her area/section.
• Train and guide the team to ensure scheduling and prioritizing of work to avoid any delays or quality concerns and to accommodate late orders or changes where reasonable.
• Adhere and apply all systems and procedures applicable in the workplace in accordance with company policies including but not limited to SOPs, GMPs, ISO9001-2008 QMS, OHSAS etc.

Skills

Feedback & coaching

Self-development

Responsibility

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Hotel Management or Culinary degree

Job description

Emirates Flight Catering in Dubai seeks a seasoned culinary professional to guide and monitor the Cold Kitchen Team on a shift basis. The role may entail filling in as a Sous Chef during leaves or peak periods, coordinating activities with internal clients and suppliers to ensure smooth operations.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of culinary experience in a 5-star environment, strong leadership, and a track record in high-volume catering.