Head Chef

Job Title: Head ChefLocation: Nehal Hotel Abu Dhabi Department: Kitchen Reports To: Duty Manager/ HR Generalist Job Type: Full-Time Salary: Negotiable

Job Summary: The Head Chef is responsible for overseeing the kitchen operations in the hotel, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and service. This role requires extensive experience in a hotel setting and proficiency in multi-cuisine cooking. The Head Chef will lead the culinary team, manage kitchen staff, and develop innovative menus that cater to diverse guest preferences.

Key Responsibilities:

Kitchen Management: Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to health and safety regulations.

Menu Development: Create and design diverse and innovative menus that reflect current culinary trends and meet the preferences of hotel guests.

Food Quality Control: Ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest standards of quality, presentation, and taste, maintaining consistency across all meals.

Staff Management: Lead, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment. Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback.

Inventory Management: Manage inventory levels, order supplies, and control food costs to ensure profitability without compromising quality.

Collaboration: Work closely with the Food and Beverage Manager to plan special events, banquets, and themed nights, ensuring seamless execution.

Guest Interaction: Engage with guests when appropriate to receive feedback and enhance their dining experience.

Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure all kitchen operations comply with food safety and sanitation regulations, conducting regular inspections and training.

Cost Control: Monitor and manage food costs, labor costs, and other expenses to achieve budgetary goals.

Qualifications:

Education: Culinary degree or equivalent certification from a recognized culinary school.

Certificate: EFST certificate mandatory

Experience: Minimum of [3-5 years] of experience as a chef, with at least [2-3 years] in a hotel environment. Multi-cuisine experience is mandatory.

Culinary Skills: Extensive knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines, including but not limited to Asian, Mediterranean, and Continental.

Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, with strong organizational and time management skills.

Creativity: Passion for culinary arts with the ability to create unique and appealing dishes.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with staff and guests.

Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Working Conditions:

This position may require long hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The Head Chef will work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, which may involve exposure to hot surfaces and equipment. We are hiring candidates inside the UAE only. #J-18808-Ljbffr