Chef De Cuisine - Six Senses Zighy Bay

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Dibba Al Bayah; On-site; OMR 2,500 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in luxury hospitality seeks a Chef De Cuisine to join their team at Six Senses Zighy Bay. The role involves enhancing the culinary experience, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring sustainability practices. Ideal candidates should possess extensive kitchen experience, strong culinary skills, and a commitment to high standards.

Qualifications

• 5 years of kitchen experience in a full-service outlet.
• Preferred diploma in Culinary Arts or related field.
• Ability to live in remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef and manage culinary operations.
• Assess menus to align with sustainability practices.
• Ensure compliance with legal and safety requirements.

Skills

Culinary skills

Knowledge of broiler equipment

Knife skills

Understanding of farm-to-table concepts

Alcohol awareness

Food safety

Written and spoken English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Job description

As Chef De Cuisine, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them, embodying our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsibility, fun, quirkiness, and pioneering wellness.

Sustainability, wellness, and out-of-the-ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and ensure full knowledge and active participation in all our brand initiatives.

Duties And Responsibilities

As Chef De Cuisine, I will support the Executive Chef and assume responsibility for the efficient operation of the culinary department, including:

• Rejuvenating the culinary experience continually.
• Assessing menus and wine lists to remain relevant and aligned with Eat With Six Senses practices.
• Establishing purchasing practices that meet the requirements of our nutrition and sustainability platforms.
• Instilling a cost-focused philosophy through training and education.
• Ensuring compliance with legal, statutory, financial, safety, and security requirements, along with proper documentation, reporting, and budget controls.
• Adhering strictly to LQA standards and guest feedback.

Qualifications

To succeed as Chef De Cuisine, I must have the necessary qualifications, technical skills, and experience in a similar role within luxury hotels, including:

• A high school diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of kitchen experience in a full-service outlet or similar setting. A diploma in Culinary Arts or related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of broiler equipment, meat and fish cookery, proficient knife skills, and understanding of farm-to-table concepts.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local regulations.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English, with the ability to live in remote locations for extended periods and travel on single status.

Note: This overview is not exhaustive of all duties and responsibilities.

Six Senses Zighy Bay is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness, and crafted experiences, with a touch of quirkiness.

Whether an island resort, mountain retreat, or urban hotel, Six Senses properties reflect our values and aim to reawaken senses, connect people to the purpose of their travels, and foster self-connection.

Embark on this journey with us, exploring life's undiscovered passageways and meaningful experiences.

If you believe you're a great fit despite not meeting every single requirement, we encourage you to apply and start your journey today.