Kitchen Chef

Azadea Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Kitchen Chef to manage kitchen operations and uphold high standards of food quality and hygiene. You will oversee menu preparation, control waste, and ensure compliance with HACCP standards. The ideal candidate holds a technical degree in Food and Beverage or Hospitality Management, along with 3-4 years of F&B operations experience, including at least one year in a similar role. Join us to elevate culinary excellence and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in F&B operations, with at least 1 year in a similar role.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of HACCP standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor monthly inventory and adjust discrepancies.
• Prepare weekly work schedules for kitchen personnel.
• Supervise food production to maintain quality standards.
• Train team members on pastry techniques.

Skills

Inventory control

Waste management

Menu preparation

Team training

Quality control

Education

Technical Degree in Food and Beverage or Hospitality Management

Job description

Job Number

Kitchen Chef (KIT000065)

Description

• Control and monitor the monthly inventory by making sure the measures set are followed and the discrepancies are adjusted
• Take all necessary measures to reduce waste and maintain control actions to attain forecasted food and labor costs
• Prepare weekly work schedules for all kitchen personnel in accordance with staffing guidelines and forecasted labor costs
• Supervise food production, maintain quality and hygiene standards, displays expert knife skills and seek to continuously improve the image of the operation
• Assume full responsibility for the costing of all food items produced and oversee the proper storage and reception of food items
• Plan, organize and research new aspects for the brand products that could contribute to meeting/exceeding set sales targets and share with team members accordingly
• Trains all team members on pastry techniques and hygiene standards
• Ensure the conformity of the products according to the company's and the HACCP standards and handle the relevant reports accordingly
• Prepare high quality menu items and ensure conformity to set recipes of the brand in order to maintain image and customer satisfaction

Qualifications

• Technical Degree in Food and Beverage or Hospitality Management
• 3-4 years of experience in F&B operations, out of which 1 is in a similar role