Executive Chef — Chinese Kitchen Lead

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An international hospitality company is looking for a Head Chef to manage kitchen operations, ensuring excellent guest experiences and efficient resource management. This role involves leading and developing kitchen staff, controlling costs, and complying with food safety legislation. Ideal candidates should possess extensive catering experience in a managerial role and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. Knowledge of food trends and IT proficiency are also preferred. The position is located in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions.
• Actively seek verbal feedback from customers and respond to queries efficiently.
• Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and maintain food provision to outlets.
• Recruit, manage, train and develop the kitchen team.

Skills

Catering experience in managerial capacity

Experience managing a kitchen and developing staff

Experience managing food costs

Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills

Accountable and resilient

Committed to delivering a high level of customer service

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations

Tools

IT proficiency

Job description

An international hospitality company is looking for a Head Chef to manage kitchen operations, ensuring excellent guest experiences and efficient resource management. This role involves leading and developing kitchen staff, controlling costs, and complying with food safety legislation. Ideal candidates should possess extensive catering experience in a managerial role and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. Knowledge of food trends and IT proficiency are also preferred. The position is located in Abu Dhabi, UAE.