Speciality Chef - Thai Cuisine

Al Wathba Investment L.L.C; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee the preparation, presentation, and innovation of authentic and contemporary Asian cuisine, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and the highest culinary standards.

You will organize all activities within the Restaurant Kitchen, develop Asian concepts, source local ingredients, train staff, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu engineering and costs while maintaining food safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a kitchen team and manage high-end Asian cuisine operations.
• Strong understanding of cost control, menu planning, and food safety standards.
• Experience developing seasonal menus and training culinary staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, presentation, and innovation of authentic and contemporary Asian cuisine, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining the highest culinary standards.
• 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 Asian Cuisine concepts and standards for food preparation and presentation.
• Familiar with local market and recommend menu changes according to seasonal product availability.
• Research and introduce new Asian culinary trends, ingredients and techniques to enhance the dining experience.
• Source and evaluate authentic Asian ingredients while maintaining food cost targets.
• Create seasonal menus and special promotions inspired by Asian culinary traditions.
• Train and mentor kitchen associates in Asian cooking techniques, ingredient knowledge and plating standards.
• Conduct regular tasting sessions to ensure quality and consistency of Asian menu offerings.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu engineering and concept development for Asian dining experiences.
• Adhere to Anantara food preparation and presentation guidelines to ensure consistent quality culinary offerings to our guests.
• Continually look to recommend improvements and additions to the Anantara presentation guidelines.
• Maintain food safety & protection with proper dating, storage, rotation, and sanitation practices.

Job description

Job Location: Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort

Anantara Hotels & Resorts is a global luxury hotel and resort brand rooted in Thai culture, with an intrinsic sense of authentic hospitality. Inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning 'without end', our spirit embodies freedom, movement, and harmony. We believe every journey should leave a lasting impression - for our guests and for our people. Founded in 2001 in Thailand, we have since expanded across the world, welcoming guests in some of the world's most captivating locales - from pristine beaches and private islands to ancient sites and vibrant metropolises. If you are driven by a passion for generosity, warmth and heartfelt hospitality, Anantara offers a career without limits.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, presentation, and innovation of authentic and contemporary Asian cuisine, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining the highest culinary standards.
• Organize all activities within a Restaurant Kitchen area, ensuring a safe, smooth running and profitable operation within the framework of the Hotel.
• To develop and maintain Asian Cuisine concepts and standards for food preparation and presentation.
• To be familiar with local market and recommend menu changes according to the seasonal product availability.
• Research and introduce new Asian culinary trends, ingredients and techniques to enhance the dining experience.
• Source and evaluate authentic Asian ingredients while maintaining food cost targets.
• Create seasonal menus and special promotions inspired by Asian culinary traditions.
• Train and mentor kitchen associates in Asian cooking techniques, ingredient knowledge and plating standards.
• Conduct regular tasting sessions to ensure quality and consistency of Asian menu offerings.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu engineering and concept development for Asian dining experiences.
• To adhere to Anantara food preparation and presentation guidelines to ensure consistent quality culinary offerings to our guests.
• Continually look to recommend improvements and additions to the Anantara presentation guidelines.
• To 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.

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