Head Chef

Minor International; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Dubai is seeking a Head Chef to oversee the culinary department at La Suite Dubai Hotel & Apartments. The ideal candidate will ensure high quality food service, manage kitchen operations, and maintain food inventory while fostering a positive team environment. An opportunity to lead a dynamic kitchen team awaits, with responsibilities that include menu development and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary management experience.
• Experience in controlling food and labor costs.
• Skills in menu development and culinary team training.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all areas within the culinary department.
• Ensure high quality of food and beverage for guests.
• Monitor food inventory and maintain budget control.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Guest service

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary or related field

Job description

Company Description

Feel the energy of Dubai in an exceptional location near Dubai Media City on Sheikh Zayed Road at La Suite Dubai Hotel & Apartments.

Guests staying at this modern hotel will find elevated comfort just moments from Dubai Internet City and Palm Jumeirah. Feel relaxed in elegant rooms, studios, and apartments with stunning panoramic views of the city and Arabian Gulf.

Job Description

As Head Chef you will be completely responsible for directing, training, supervising, planning and coordinating all areas within the culinary department. You should be comfortable in leading and managing the kitchen team, and will provide support and training on an ongoing basis. It will be your responsibility to ensure only the highest quality of food & beverage for our guests through meticulous consistency, taste and presentation of all dishes. Additionally you will monitor the food inventory on a monthly basis, maintaining proper control of orders and purchases and ensuring that all deliveries are received and handled efficiently and in line with hotel standards. You will review the food cost analysis on a daily basis to ensure that it is in line with the budget, with the goal of securing profit margins while maintaining the Corporate image of the Company at all times. You will also oversee the cleanliness and hygiene of all kitchen spaces and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, or any related Culinary degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of industry and culinary management experience.
• Previous experience with controlling food and labor cost, demonstration cooking, menu development, pricing, and training of culinary team members.
• Eye for detail to achieve operational excellence
• Passion for leadership and teamwork
• Excellent guest service skills