Chef de Cuisine

·        Sets a positive example for guest relations.·        Maintains food handling and sanitation standards.·        Supervises daily shift operations.·        Ensures all associates have proper supplies, equipment and uniforms.·        Performs all duties of Culinary and related kitchen area associates in high demand times.·        Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.·        Oversees production and preparation of culinary items.·        Ensures completion of assigned duties.·        Participates in the associate performance appraisal process, giving feedback as needed.·        Ensures associates keep their work areas clean and sanitary.·        Works with Restaurant and Banquet departments to coordinate service and timing of events and meals.·        Complies with loss prevention policies and procedures.·        Strives to improve service performance.·        Handles associate questions and concerns.·        Reports malfunctions in department equipment.·        Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.·        Purchases appropriate supplies and manages food and supply inventories according to budget.·        Handles guest problems and complaints seeking assistance from supervisor as necessary.·        Communicates areas in need of attention to staff and follows up to ensure follow through.·        Empowers associates to provide excellent customer service within guidelines.·        Participates in department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired results.·        Participates in an on-going associate recognition program.·        Supports and assists with new menus, concepts and promotions for the Restaurant outlets and Banquets.·        Conducts training when appropriate.·        Monitors associate's progress towards meeting performance expectations.·        Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings (e.g., Daily Stand Up, BEO, Pre-Cons, Staff, Forecast, Department and Intradepartment).·        Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.·        Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.·        Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.·        Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.·        Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.

Excellent communication skills in English language

Minimum 6 years of culinary experience

Increased knowledge about hygiene and HACCP regulations

Preferably available in the UAE