Banquet Kitchen Lead - Luxury Event Chef

Jumeirah; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 7,200 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary in KWD

Flight home

30 days annual leave

Life insurance

Service charge

Job summary

Jumeirah Messilah Beach in Kuwait seeks a talented Sous Chef to lead the Banquet Kitchen, guiding daily production for high-profile events and ensuring flawless execution in a luxury five-star setting.

You will manage staff, monitor food quality and costs, uphold HACCP standards, and collaborate with catering teams to deliver outstanding banquets while maintaining brand standards and guest satisfaction. A minimum five years in a five-star culinary environment is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of culinary experience in a five-star hotel.
• Experience leading a culinary team in banquet settings.
• Knowledge of HACCP and general food safety practices.
• Solid international culinary experience and ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of the Banquet Kitchen and ensure production aligns with event requirements.
• Review banquet needs and prepare production schedules, quantities, and priorities.
• Coordinate food preparation for functions, including presentation, staffing and costs.
• Supervise the culinary team during events; maintain quality and presentation standards.
• Monitor food costs and waste; ensure FIFO stock rotation and ordering accuracy.
• Plan staff schedules and train colleagues to meet operational needs and standards.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards; collaborate with Stewarding for cleanliness.

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Jumeirah Messilah Beach in Kuwait seeks a talented Sous Chef to lead the Banquet Kitchen, guiding daily production for high-profile events and ensuring flawless execution in a luxury five-star setting.

You will manage staff, monitor food quality and costs, uphold HACCP standards, and collaborate with catering teams to deliver outstanding banquets while maintaining brand standards and guest satisfaction. A minimum five years in a five-star culinary environment is required.