Head Chef

Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Specialty Outlet Chef to lead the culinary team at our vibrant gastropub. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, leadership, and a deep understanding of modern pub cuisine, ensuring exceptional food quality and a memorable dining experience for our guests, whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as-

• Supervise the Outlet Kitchen in the preparation and presentation of all food items in accordance with the hotel s SOPs and standardized menu guidelines
• Monitor regular standards of production to ensure highest level of quality
• Monitor all aspects pertaining to the control of the hotel s food cost
• Participate in the drafting of concept ideas and menus for all special events and functions while encouraging all employees to put forward their ideas and utilizing them wherever practical
• Ensure HACCP standards are implemented and follow the appropriate hygiene standards as per Municipality requirements at all times
• Ensure consistent on the job training session for culinary colleagues and promote health and safety
  
  

Skills

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

You should have a professional kitchen apprenticeship or chefs training course and at least three years experiences in quality establishments along with excellent specialized culinary skills. The ability to communicate well in English and a proven track of food preparation, presentation and preservation knowledge is an essential.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be positively spirited and passionate about food and be committed to work together with the service team to deliver an amazing guest experiences every time. You will demonstrate energy and enthusiasm at work, be customer driven, hands on and organized. You portray a strong, firm and fair effective leadership style and have proven the ability to work in a multicultural environment and under difficult condition while possessing following additional competencies-

Understanding Hotel Operations

Effective Communication

Planning for Business

Supervising People

Understanding Differences

Supervising Operations

Teamwork

Adaptability

Customer Focus