Executive Sous Chef - Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers

Hilton; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company in Abu Dhabi seeks an Executive Sous Chef. This role requires exceptional culinary skills, creativity in menu planning, and the ability to lead and train a kitchen brigade. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar positions, strong managerial and communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high customer service. The position involves managing food cost controls and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is necessary.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.
• Excellent grooming standards are expected.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to menu creation.
• Managing and training the kitchen brigade.
• Managing food cost controls.

Skills

Strong managerial skills

Excellent communication skills

Positive attitude

Creative food approach

Excellent planning and organizing skills

Commitment to high customer service

Education

Relevant qualifications for role

Job description

What are we looking for

An Executive Sous Chef serving Hilton brands 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:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Approaches food in a creative way
• Strong managerial skills
• Positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent grooming standards
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• 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 fullservice hotels and resorts to extendedstay suites and midpriced 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!

An Executive Sous Chef is responsible for contributing to menu creation and managing and training the kitchen brigade to deliver an excellent Guest and Team Member experience while managing food cost controls.

What will I be doing

As Executive Sous Chef you are responsible for contributing to menu creation and managing and training the kitchen brigade to deliver an excellent Guest and Team Member experience. An Executive Sous Chef will also be required to manage 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 wellorganized and motivated team
• Ensure consistency in quality of dishes at all times
• Assist the Head Chef and managing 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

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