Chef De Cuisine Kitchen · Grand Millennium Muscat, Oman

Millennium-Hotels-and-Resorts-Mea; Muscat; On-site; OMR 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA in Muscat is seeking a skilled Chef De Cuisine to lead the kitchen section, ensuring exceptional food quality, creativity, and guest satisfaction. You will oversee daily operations, collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development, and mentor a talented kitchen team.

The role requires a passion for culinary excellence, strong food safety standards, and the ability to adapt recipes to dietary needs and trends while maintaining environmental and safety

Qualifications

• A culinary degree or diploma is preferred.
• Proven leadership of a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Ability to plan menus and manage food costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead your kitchen section and ensure quality, taste, and presentation.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to align with the menu.
• Mentor sous chefs, cooks and kitchen staff.
• Oversee service hours for smooth operation.
• Develop recipes and adapt to dietary trends.
• Ensure safety, sanitation and environmental practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Food safety & sanitation

Culinary excellence

Education

Culinary degree or diploma

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

As a Chef De Cuisine, you will be responsible for leading your section, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, creativity, and guest satisfaction. Your role involves overseeing kitchen operations, menu development, and culinary excellence.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure the highest standards of food quality, taste, and presentation in your area of expertise.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary teams to align your kitchen's offerings with the overall menu.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards within your kitchen.
• Lead and mentor the kitchen team including sous chefs, cooks, and kitchen personnel.
• Oversee kitchen operations during service hours, ensuring smooth execution.
• Create and adapt recipes to accommodate dietary preferences and culinary trends.
• Stay updated on culinary trends, ingredients, and techniques relevant to your specialization.
• Participate in special culinary events, promotions, and guest interactions related to your kitchen.
• Collaborate with other culinary departments to ensure a cohesive dining experience.
• Operate in a safe and environmentally friendly manner to safeguard the health and safety of guests and colleagues, as well as contribute to environmental conservation.
• Adhere to the company’s environmental, health, and safety procedures and policies.