Executive Chef

Towers Rotana; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotana Hotels is looking for a passionate and dynamic Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations in Dubai. You will be responsible for ensuring excellent service, monitoring team performance, controlling food costs, and upholding hygiene standards. Join us in delivering extraordinary culinary experiences while leading an enthusiastic team in a high-end hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations and management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor kitchen operations and duty schedules.
• Control food cost and ensure hygiene standards.
• Evaluate team performance and conduct presentations of new dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Food Cost Control

HACCP Standards

Hygiene Standards

Culinary Creativity

Job description

We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic Kitchen professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of service and provide creative solutions.

As an Executive Chef you are responsible for the smooth operation of the entire kitchen operation, food production and all other related sections and your role will include key responsibilities such as:

• Monitor all duty schedules in the kitchen operation and review and correct the appearance (condition of uniforms) and grooming of all assigned employees
• Conduct regularly presentations of new novelties, etc. to stay in line with operational trends
• Evaluate the performance of the assigned team and initiate promotions
• Responsible for the timely kitchen preparations for all meal services in the outlets and banquet activities in line with the stipulated opening hours
• Frequently tour through all Kitchens, Stores and other food production facilities ensuring the highest possible hygiene and maintenance standards
• Frequently tour of the dining outlets and related areas to assure the well being of all guests by maintaining a close friendly contact
• Drive together with the Director of Food & Beverage / Food & Beverage Manager all extracurricular events in the outlets as per the annual promotions calendar and develop food promotions if the situation requires
• Control the food cost by reviewing and approving all store requisitions and direct purchases and minimize wastage
• Ensure HACCP standards are implemented and follow the appropriate hygiene standards as per Municipality requirements at all times