Italian Food Head Chef

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

Job summary

A renowned dining establishment in Dubai is seeking a Head Chef with Italian/French nationality. Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen staff, managing food preparation, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2-3 years of head chef experience and demonstrates strong leadership and organizational skills. Salary ranges between AED 8,000-10,000 PM.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing, and oral proficiency in Italian and English.
• Strong leadership, training, and motivational skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a stressful fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Report for duty punctually and maintain uniform standards.
• Organize mise-en-place production and service.
• Assign tasks to Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs.
• Complete daily checklists for food preparation and storage.
• Attend meetings and report any equipment failures.

Skills

Leadership skills

Training and motivational skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under stress

Job description

Head chef: Italian/French Nationality (Mandatory)

Job Description:

• To report for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform and name badges at all times.
• Organize shifting in the section with regard to mise-en-place production and its service.
• Give tasks to Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs and check that they are carried out in the correct manner.
• Write daily wine, dry store, food requisitions and kitchen transfers on the appropriate forms for the approval of the Executive Chef / Executive Sous Chef in order to achieve the high stock rotation desired in his/her section.
• Maintain good colleague relations and motivate colleagues.
• Ensure that training on a one-to-one basis has been carried out and comprehended.
• Check on a daily basis food preparation regarding portion size, quantity and quality as laid down in the recipe index.
• Responsible for completing the daily checklist regarding Mise-en-place and food storage.
• Attend daily and monthly meetings with the Chef de Cuisine and other meetings as requested by the Executive Chef / Executive Sous Chef.
• Report any problems regarding failure of machinery and small equipment to the Chef de Cuisine and to follow up and ensure the necessary work has been carried out.
• Check the main information board regarding changes in any Banquets or other information regarding the organization.
• Keep the section clean and tidy.
• Pass all information to the next shift.
• Accidents and sickness to be written in log book and report to the Executive Chef / Executive Sous Chef.
• Check Demi Chefs / Commis Chefs on his/her section: e.g. regarding personal hygiene.
• Assist the Chef de Cuisine in composing new recipes and menu ideas.
• Have a complete understanding of and adhere to the company’s policy relating to fire, hygiene and safety.
• The above description is not to be regarded as exhaustive. Other tasks and responsibilities of a broadly comparable nature may be added on a temporary or permanent basis as appropriate.

Skills

Qualifications:

• Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the Italian, English language
• Strong leadership, training and motivational skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in stressful fast paced environment.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2-3 years Head chef experience.
• Salary AED 8,000-10,000 PM