Luxury Japanese Chef: Training & Duty Meals

AccorHotels Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Duty meals

Vacation tickets

Medical insurance

Job summary

Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi, a luxury hotel, seeks a skilled culinary professional to manage a kitchen station, ensuring dishes meet established recipes and high standards of presentation. You will uphold HACCP and food safety while guiding the team through prep, mise en place, and service.

You will train junior staff, monitor quality and waste, optimize stock, and collaborate across departments to ensure smooth service. Strong leadership and multitasking are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary experience in a luxury hotel or fine dining establishment
• Strong working knowledge of advanced cooking techniques, methods, and culinary practices
• Demonstrated expertise in food safety, hygiene standards, and HACCP procedures
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and kitchen management systems
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multicultural kitchen environment
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards
• Knowledge of budget management, cost control, and inventory optimization
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to make decisive decisions in fast-paced environments
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in culinary practices

Responsibilities

• Manage your assigned kitchen station, ensuring all dishes are prepared, cooked, and presented in accordance with established recipes, presentation standards, and organizational guidelines
• Oversee the preparation of ingredients, sauces, garnishes, and mise en place for service, maintaining meticulous attention to food quality, consistency, and portion control standards
• Train, mentor, and develop junior kitchen staff and colleagues, ensuring they understand and comply with kitchen operating standards, food safety protocols, and HACCP procedures
• Maintain strict adherence to all food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards and procedures, conducting regular inspections and quality assurance checks
• Manage inventory for your station, monitoring stock levels, minimizing waste, and optimizing cost efficiency while maintaining quality standards
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure clear communication, seamless kitchen operations, and efficient service delivery during all service periods
• Contribute to menu development and modifications, offering innovative ideas while maintaining consistency with organizational standards
• Demonstrate resilience and problem-solving abilities during high-volume service periods, adapting flexibly to changing demands while maintaining composure and efficiency
• Support the kitchen team in achieving departmental goals and performance objectives through organized planning and goal-oriented execution

Skills

Culinary expertise

Food safety HACCP

Kitchen management

Waste & cost control

Team leadership

Multicultural teamwork

Menu development

Tools

MS Office

Kitchen management software

Job description

Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi, a luxury hotel, seeks a skilled culinary professional to manage a kitchen station, ensuring dishes meet established recipes and high standards of presentation. You will uphold HACCP and food safety while guiding the team through prep, mise en place, and service.

You will train junior staff, monitor quality and waste, optimize stock, and collaborate across departments to ensure smooth service. Strong leadership and multitasking are essential.