Chef De Cuisine
Job Description
We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic Kitchen professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.
As a Chef De Cuisine, you will be responsible for maintaining a high level of food quality, presentation, menu development and budgeting. You will be providing both culinary and operational expertise and guidance in a structured and professional approach to the Kitchen and Stewarding team to ensure optimum results.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for coordinating meal preparation and service activities within the kitchen of multiple outlets. Must review customer orders as they come in, assign tasks to junior chefs and prep cooks, and ensure that food is delivered on time. Directs both kitchen and restaurant staff on proper procedures and assign responsibility for various meal elements. Maintain the restaurants’ quality and reputation by monitoring the food that is served to customers. They may inspect plates to ensure that meals are correctly portioned and presented. Must taste food and oversee kitchen staff throughout the cooking process. Should regularly check to make sure that all the elements of dishes are properly cooked and seasoned. These leaders also make key decisions regarding a restaurant’s menu items and offerings. They prepare menus weeks or months in advance based on customer demand, seasonal ingredient availability, and special events. Chef de cuisines will collaborate with an executive chef to discuss menu options and develop creative dishes throughout the year. Support restaurant operations by selecting and sourcing ingredients for meals in coordination with the Materials Department. They may work directly with farmers and suppliers to order fresh vegetables and meats and may change menus based on the availability and quality of ingredients. This aspect of the role also requires excellent budgetary and financial management skills, as they need to balance ingredient quality with costs and concerns for the restaurant’s profitability. Review and create related SOPs and guidelines. Develop or enhance processes for food safety and storage as well as maintaining or replacing kitchen equipment that is not working as expected. Prepares safety and cleanliness guidelines for kitchen staff and inspect employees’ uniforms to ensure that they adhere to strict standards of professionalism. Operate in a safe and environmentally friendly way to protect guests’ and colleagues’ health and safety, as well as protect and conserve the environment Comply with the hotel environmental, health and safety policies and procedures and ensure that HACCP standards and appropriate hygiene standards are followed as per Municipality requirements at all times
Skills
Education, Qualifications & Experiences You should have a professional kitchen apprenticeship or chefs training course and previous experiences in quality establishments along with good 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 are a very positive, dynamic, creative and dedicated team player with 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
Drive for Results
Job Location Abu Dhabi, UAE An award-winning city resort with a prime waterside location and an enviable selection of modern leisure, dining and business facilities, Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi is much more than a hotel; it is a one-of-a-kind destination. This iconic five-star property, which is popular among discerning business and leisure travellers, as well as UAE residents, is an urban retreat with something for eve... ryone. It provides direct access to the shops, services and entertainment attractions at adjacent Abu Dhabi Mall and is just minutes from the new Central Business District and Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Cultural and leisure attractions are also close by, from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan at the Presidential Palace and The Louvre Abu Dhabi to the stunning Corniche, Saadiyat Island and Yas Island with its fun theme parks. With Abu Dhabi International Airport just a 30-minute drive away, Beach Rotana offers guests the luxury of convenience during their stay. Escape the bustle of city life at Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, which embraces you in the warmth of traditional Arabian hospitality as you step inside the lobby. Feel at home and relaxed in our 565 rooms, suites and serviced apartments, furnished to the highest standards and indulging you with stunning waterside or city views. With 12 remarkable and eclectic dining experiences under one roof, Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi is a gastronomic destination like no other. From succulent seafood at our popular over-water restaurant Finz, freshly-made Italian fare at Prego’s, Indian fusion delights at Indigo and fine steaks at Rodeo Grill, to exotic French-Polynesian dishes at Trader Vic’s, authentic German cuisine at Brauhaus and American-Japanese favourites at Benihana and so much more, you are spoiled for choice. Cafés, lounges, beach bars and in-room dining are also part of our impressive culinary offering.
