Executive Chef

POSITION

Executive Chef

LOCATION

Fujairah, UAE

The Client will arrange the work visa and relocation if not local

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Executive Chef has a broad-based knowledge of mutli-cultural cuisines to include Mediterranean (Spanish, French, Italian, Greek), British, American and Australian, Middle East and Asian. The Executive chef has a real passion for food and trying new ingredients and dishes and has mastered all culinary techniques. He/she constantly wants to exceed expectations and finds satisfaction in leading and teaching junior staff. The Executive Chef sets and maintains a high standard across all disciplines in the kitchen, fitting of a Royal Kitchen

QUALIFICATIONS / LICENSES / SKILLS

• 2-4-year Culinary degree or equivalent formal culinary training
• Level 3 - Food Hygiene & Safety (Supervisors)
• Level 2 – Allergy Awareness
• Level 2 – HACCP
• Safe Chemical Handling

EXPERIENCE

• Private chef experience in a VVIP household mandatory
• 5+ years’ experience working in an acclaimed 5* restaurant or hotel.
• Experience leading a large team
• International living and working essential

DUTIES

• Excellent broad-based knowledge of all international cuisines.

• Excellent broad-based knowledge of all international cuisines.

• Must have excellent working knowledge of Western and Middle Eastern cooking.

• Strong and proven knowledge of cooking philosophies and principles.

• Advanced menu planning – coordinates a varied menu between all sections in the kitchen.

• Distributes menus and briefs service team

• Exceptional creativity and presentation of food

• Strong focus on Quality Control – checking each dish for taste, temperature and appearance before it leaves the kitchen.

• Advanced HACCP – adherence and teaching

• Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.

• Controls all resources for kitchen – raw ingredients, OS&E, PPE etc

• Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.

• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays for events and functions.

• Record keeping – recipe books, guest preferences, and other operational data.

• Collaborate with other staff to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and produce.

• Train staff for how to produce all standard operating recipes.

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.

• Arrange for equipment purchases or repairs.

• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills.

START DATE

ASAP

SALARY

AED 25,000 - AED 30,000 Tax Free in UAE Depending On Experience

BENEFITS

• Live Out – 1 bedroom furnished apartment
• Health Insurance
• 2 economy flights per annum after 12 months of employment
• Unlimited contract
• 30 days’ vacation per annum