Head Chef - Spanish Cuisine

Kempinski Hotel; Dubai; In loco; AED 360.000 - 480.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Kempinski Hotel Dubai is seeking a Head Chef for its Spanish restaurant to lead kitchen operations, ensure high‑quality seasonal menus, and uphold strict safety and hygiene standards in a premium hotel setting.

You will manage culinary staff, control inventories and costs, collaborate on events, and contribute creative concepts while mentoring the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Competenze

• Minimum 6 years kitchen experience and 2-3 years management in a Spanish restaurant.
• English: excellent oral skills; Spanish language beneficial.
• Ability to work independently, thrive under pressure, and provide proactive solutions.
• Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff, clients and vendors.
• Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively; strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledgeable of food safety regulations and HACCP.

Mansioni

• Oversee kitchen operations ensuring high-quality food and sanitary standards.
• Manage kitchen staff and organize special events and promotions.
• Plan menus, monitor inventory, and control costs within budget.
• Maintain HACCP and OH&S compliance; supervise training and staff development.

Conoscenze

English (oral)

Spanish language

Independent worker

Relationship building

Task delegation

Organizational skills

Food safety knowledge

Descrizione del lavoro

Responsibilities

The Head Chef is responsible for overseeing the kitchen operations ensuring the delivery of high-quality food managing kitchen staff and maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment The Head Chef will also be responsible for menu planning inventory management and maintaining budgetary constraints Assist with organizing special events and special food promotions Participate in the drafting of concept ideas and menus for all special events and functions while encouraging all staff to put forward their ideas and utilizing them wherever practical Participate and supervise the kitchen in the preparation and presentation of all food items in accordance with the hotel s food and beverage standards and standardized menu guidelines Maintain comprehensive product knowledge including ingredients equipment suppliers markets and current trends and make recommendations for appropriate adjustments to kitchen operations accordingly Maintain a hygienic kitchen and personal hygiene Work with Superior and Director of People Services to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive and assist in planning for future staffing needs Assist in maintaining a comprehensive current and guest focused set of departmental standards and procedures and oversee their implementation Ensure training needs analysis of Kitchen staff is carried out and training programs are designed and implemented to meet needs Provide input for probation and formal performance appraisal discussions in line with company guidelines Coach counsel and discipline staff providing constructive feedback to enhance performance Approve leave after considering hotel occupancy Work with superior in the preparation and management of the department s budget Control and monitor departmental costs on an ongoing basis to ensure performance against budget Demonstrate awareness of OH amp S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH amp S guidelines and ensure your direct reports do the same Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational health and safety legislation policies and procedures Be familiar with property safety first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements Implement and practice HACCP

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years kitchen experience and Minimum 2-3 years management experience in a Spanish Restaurant.
• English excellent oral skills
• Spanish language beneficial
• Ability to work independently, thrive under pressure in challenging circumstances and come up with proactive, rational solutions
• Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors
• Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Working in a safe, prudent and organized manner
• Knowledgeable of food safety regulations
• Ability to operate computer and office equipment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office