Head Chef
# Head Chef **Al Marina Holding** · Abu Dhabi · `On-site` 🕒 **Статус:** *Опубликовано: 8 дней назад* · *Источник: Indeed* --- ### About the Role HEAD CHEF Department: Food & Beverage / Culinary Industry: Hotel / Hospitality Employment Type: Full-Time Location: UAE Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Head Chef to lead and manage the hotel's kitchen operations. The Head Chef will be responsible for overseeing food preparation, kitchen operations, menu planning, food quality, hygiene standards, cost control, and culinary team management. The successful candidate should have strong leadership skills, extensive culinary knowledge, and proven experience in a hotel, resort, or high-volume hospitality environment. The role requires a hands-on leader who can maintain consistently high food standards while ensuring efficient kitchen operations and compliance with food safety and company standards. Key Responsibilities - Lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of the hotel's kitchen and culinary department. - Manage, supervise, and motivate the culinary team to ensure efficient and professional kitchen operations. - Plan and coordinate daily food production in accordance with occupancy, forecast, events, and business requirements. - Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, portion control, taste, and overall culinary standards. - Develop and maintain menus in coordination with management and Food & Beverage leadership. - Introduce new dishes, recipes, and culinary concepts while maintaining the hotel's standards and market positioning. - Monitor food costs, portion sizes, wastage, and kitchen operating expenses. - Ensure proper stock control, storage, requisitioning, and usage of food products. - Coordinate with Purchasing and Stores to ensure the availability and quality of ingredients. - Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, hygiene, sanitation, and health regulations. - Conduct regular inspections of kitchen areas, equipment, food storage, and preparation areas. - Ensure proper handling, storage, labeling, temperature control, and rotation of food products. - Develop and maintain standardized recipes, production sheets, and kitchen procedures. - Ensure effective kitchen staffing, scheduling, attendance, and allocation of duties. - Train, coach, and develop culinary team members to improve skills and maintain operational standards. - Conduct regular briefings and communicate daily operational requirements to the kitchen team. - Coordinate closely with the Restaurant, F&B, Banquets, Stewarding, Purchasing, and other departments. - Manage special events, banquets, functions, VIP requirements, and other culinary operations as required. - Monitor guest feedback and take corrective action to continuously improve food quality and guest satisfaction. - Ensure kitchen equipment is properly maintained and report maintenance requirements promptly. - Assist in developing departmental budgets, forecasts, and manpower requirements. - Monitor departmental performance against budget and agreed operational targets. - Ensure compliance with company policies, hotel standards, and applicable UAE food safety requirements. - Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, discipline, professionalism, and teamwork within the kitchen. - Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Hotel Manager or management team. Qualifications & Experience - Minimum 5–8 years of culinary experience , with relevant experience in a Head Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or senior culinary leadership position. - Previous experience in a hotel or resort environment is highly preferred. - Proven experience managing a professional kitchen and culinary team. - Culinary qualification, diploma, or degree from a recognized culinary institution is preferred. - Strong knowledge of international cuisine, food preparation, menu development, and presentation. - Strong knowledge of food cost control, menu costing, portion control, and kitchen budgeting. - Good knowledge of HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards . - Experience managing high-volume food production, buffets, banquets, and events is an advantage. - Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced hospitality environment. - Professional appearance, positive attitude, and strong work ethic. - Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and extended hours when operationally required. Preferred Candidate Profile - Proven experience as a Head Chef / Executive Sous Chef in a reputable hotel or resort. - UAE or GCC hospitality experience is preferred. - Strong understanding of hotel kitchen operations and international culinary standards. - Experience with pre-opening hotel operations is an advantage. - Strong commercial awareness with proven ability to control food costs and minimize wastage. - Creative and passionate about food quality, presentation, and culinary innovation. - Strong team-building and staff development capabilities. - Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple operational priorities. - Good English communication skills; additional languages are an advantage. - Reliable, disciplined, hands-on, and service-oriented. - UAE-based candidates are preferred. Employee Benefits - Company-provided accommodation - Duty meals provided - Medical insurance - Employment visa provided by the company - Annual leave and other benefits in accordance with company policy and applicable UAE employment requirements. Pay: AED3,500.00 - AED5,000.00 per month Work Location: In person
Наблюдалась 2026-10-15, впервые 2026-10-07, источник — Indeed.