Kitchen Supervisor Aloft Abu Dhabi

Aloft Hotels; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aloft Hotels in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee cooks and kitchen staff at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The role focuses on presentation, portion control, and stock monitoring to ensure consistent quality across all dishes.

The candidate will assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, and coaching, while maintaining safety standards and professional conduct in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years of related work experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Education: Technical, trade or vocational school degree.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers.
• Determine presentation and create decorative displays.
• Ensure proper portions, arrangement, and garnish; monitor prep quantities.
• Inform service staff of specials and out-of-stock items.
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, and coaching.
• Maintain kitchen logs for food safety and quality; monitor stock.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food safety

Team coordination

Clear communication

Education

Technical/Trade/Vocational Diploma

Job description

Job Description:

Additional Information

Job Number

26113562

Job Category

Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates,VIEW ON MAP

Schedule

Full Time

Located Remotely?

N

Position Type

Non-Management

Position Summary

Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers. Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served. Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared. Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items. Prepare special meals or substitute items. Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks. Provide cooks with needed items. Monitor stock of kitchen supplies and food. Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program and food products. Ensure the quality of the food items and notify manager if a product does not meet specifications.

Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Address guests’ service needs. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Preferred Qualification

Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.

Related Work Experience: 4 to 6 years of related work experience.

Supervisory Experience: At least 2 years of supervisory experience.

License or Certification: None.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

At Aloft, we aren’t your typical hotel—but we aren’t too cool for school either. We’re here to be our guests’ launching and landing pad. Whether they are taking their dog for a walk and coming back for a drink, wrapping up a day of meetings with coworkers, or they’re in town to see family, friends, or their favorite band, we offer a hub for connection to others and the area around them, with modern design and personality to boot. We’re looking for confident self-expressers who aren’t afraid to draw outside the lines. If you are someone who gets excited about the possibilities to connect with others, then Aloft Hotels is the place for you. In joining Aloft Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.