Italian Sous Chef - Craft Seasonal Menus & Excellence

Avani Ibn Battuta Dubai Hotel; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Avani Ibn Battuta Dubai Hotel is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Leader to organize and manage the Restaurant Kitchen, develop menu concepts, and lead a team to deliver high-quality culinary experiences. The role requires strong knowledge of food preparation standards, safety, and cost control within a hotel environment.

The successful candidate will forecast weekly demand, maintain outlet safety, and drive continuous improvements in presentation guidelines while mentoring team members under the

Responsibilities

• Organize all activities within a Restaurant Kitchen area, ensuring a safe, smooth running and profitable operation within the framework of the Hotel.
• Develop and maintain the Restaurant cuisine concepts and standards for food preparation and presentation.
• Be familiar with local market and recommend menu changes according to the seasonal product availability.
• Achieve department budget goals and minimize food cost by ensuring proper preparation, inventory, requisition, food pars and control systems are in place.
• Adhere to Minor Hotels food preparation and presentation guidelines to ensure consistent quality culinary offerings to our guests.
• Continually look to recommend improvements and additions to the Minor Hotels presentation guidelines.
• Maintain food safety & protection. All food in working areas should be following food handling techniques, including dating, proper storage, rotation, etc. Maintain basic food safety and sanitation practices.
• Accurately forecast business demands on a weekly basis to ensure efficient staffing & food production.
• Be responsible for always maintaining outlet safety.
• Be responsible for asset management of all outlet property and facilities.
• Conduct a preventative maintenance inspection monthly.
• Lead and fully participate in departmental training to improve departmental skills and hotel service levels, providing Team Members the training and resources to take care of our guests.
• Supervise all Team Members including hiring and discipline in conjunction with the Executive Chef.
• Promote positive inter-departmental relations through candid communication and cooperation.
• Above all, to lead by example through a “hands on” approach to motivate our Team Members to excel.

Job description

Avani Ibn Battuta Dubai Hotel is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Leader to organize and manage the Restaurant Kitchen, develop menu concepts, and lead a team to deliver high-quality culinary experiences. The role requires strong knowledge of food preparation standards, safety, and cost control within a hotel environment.

The successful candidate will forecast weekly demand, maintain outlet safety, and drive continuous improvements in presentation guidelines while mentoring team members under the