Culinary Director: Kitchen Operations Leader

Downtown Rotana; Manama; On-site; BHD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking an Executive Chef for Downtown Rotana - Manama to lead the kitchen operations, oversee food production, and uphold high hygiene and service standards. The role focuses on staff supervision, menu novelties, and coordination with F&B leadership.

You will manage duty schedules, monitor performance, drive cost control, and ensure timely preparations for outlets and banquets while maintaining guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all duty schedules in the kitchen operation and review and correct the appearance (condition of uniforms) and grooming of all assigned employees
• Conduct regularly presentations of new novelties, etc. to stay in line with operational trends
• Evaluate the performance of the assigned team and initiate promotions
• Responsible for the timely kitchen preparations for all meal services in the outlets and banquet activities in line with the stipulated opening hours
• Frequent tours through all Kitchens, Stores and other food production facilities ensuring the highest possible hygiene and maintenance standards
• Frequent tours of the dining outlets and related areas to assure the well being of all guests by maintaining a close friendly contact
• Drive together with the Director of Food & Beverage / Food & Beverage Manager all extracurricular events in the outlets as per the annual promotions calendar and develop food promotions if the situation requires
• Control the food cost by reviewing and approving all store requisitions and direct purchases and minimize wastage
• Ensure HACCP standards are implemented and follow the appropriate hygiene standards as per Municipality requirements at all times

Job description

Tanqeeb is seeking an Executive Chef for Downtown Rotana - Manama to lead the kitchen operations, oversee food production, and uphold high hygiene and service standards. The role focuses on staff supervision, menu novelties, and coordination with F&B leadership.

You will manage duty schedules, monitor performance, drive cost control, and ensure timely preparations for outlets and banquets while maintaining guest satisfaction.