Lead Line Cook

Renaissance Hotels; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Renaissance Hotels in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled culinary professional to support the Sous Chef with quality, consistency, and production across kitchen operations. You will personally perform tasks while leading staff and managing food-related functions to ensure guest satisfaction and budget adherence.

Responsibilities include supervising shift teams, maintaining sanitation and safety standards, developing menus, training staff, and coordinating with other departments to deliver excellent

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the preparation and production of all hot or cold food items for buffet and a la carte menu to ensure that they are in compliance with the prescribed recipes and specifications.
• Supervises kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
• Maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards.
• Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
• Plans and manages food quantities and plating requirements for the food operation (e.g., restaurant, banquet, pastry shop).
• Communications production needs to key personnel.
• Produces production prep list.
• Assists in developing daily and seasonal menu items.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations (e.g., HACCP, OSHA, ASI and Health Department).
• Assists in estimating daily restaurant production needs.
• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.

Skills

Team leadership

Culinary prep

Sanitation standards

Food cost management

Guest service

Education

High school diploma

2-year culinary degree

Job description

Renaissance Hotels in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled culinary professional to support the Sous Chef with quality, consistency, and production across kitchen operations. You will personally perform tasks while leading staff and managing food-related functions to ensure guest satisfaction and budget adherence.

Responsibilities include supervising shift teams, maintaining sanitation and safety standards, developing menus, training staff, and coordinating with other departments to deliver excellent