Chef De Cuisine Sole - Italian Cuisine - Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a talented Chef de Cuisine to lead their kitchen brigade. This role involves creative menu development, effective team management, and maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene. The ideal candidate will possess strong supervisory skills, a commitment to exceptional customer service, and a passion for culinary excellence. Join a team dedicated to creating remarkable hospitality experiences and be part of a company that values its team members and guests alike. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your culinary skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine with cold kitchen expertise.
• Ability to manage a kitchen brigade and ensure high-quality dish consistency.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to menu creation and manage kitchen staff effectively.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and health standards.

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 Team 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 (Cold Kitchen experience required)
• 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

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 over 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!