Executive Chef - Jumeirah Al Naseem - Madinat Jumeirah Resort

 

Full job details

Recruiter:Madinat Jumeirah

Posted:15/12/2015 00:00:00

Ref:JG13793

Location:UAE - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Type:Chefs, Executive Chef

Sector:Hotel

Job Level:Management

 

About Jumeirah:

At Jumeirah we are committed to encouraging and developing our colleagues in world class environments.  We value diversity and equal opportunities, employing over 14,000 colleagues from over 140 different countries including locations in Asia Pacific, CIS, Central Asia, Western and Eastern Europe, South America, Africa and the Middle East.

The Madinat Jumeirah is a magnificent tribute to Dubai's heritage and is styled to resemble an ancient Arabian citadel.  With two grand boutique hotels, courtyard summer houses, a traditional souk, Talise Spa, the region's leading conference and banqueting centre, unlimited recreational facilities and the superlative Quay Health club this combines to make the Madinat Jumeirah the most fascinating Resort in the world. 

About the Role

We are seeking a highly talented Executive Chef to join the pre-opening Jumeirah Al Naseem Culinary team at the Madinat Jumeirah resort. 

Reporting into the Resort Executive Chef, you will be responsible for managing the Culinary operation of Jumeirah Al Naseem, and will have overall responsibility in the absence of the Resort Executive Chef in planning, organising, and managing all activities within the food preparation and stewarding areas. 

Your key duties will include:

• Develop the Culinary critical path and support the Resort Executive Chef in achieving deadlines for the successful resort opening
• Build the Culinary team and drive engagement with the Jumeirah brand
• Managing the Culinary operation of Jumeirah Al Naseem
• Coach and mentor senior chefs throughout the kitchens, ensuring they have full support to train and develop their teams
• Attend resort meetings and cascade information accordingly
• Take an active interest and network in the Dubai Food & Beverage scene
• Attend resort marketing initiative meetings
• Uphold standards of performance, policies and procedures and service standards
• Manage HACCP and take appropriate action to maintain a safe and equitable working environment
• Assist in planning of menus and designing standard recipes in order to ensure consistent quality in food production, to continue satisfying guest needs and expectations
• Monitor food standards and budgeted food cost percentage in each outlet and banquets
• Make recommendations for the modernisation of equipment, production methods, presentation and improved guest satisfaction
• Analyse, evaluate and make recommendations based on CSI/Mystery guest scores and comments 
• Encourage good working relationships with all key partners to assist and understand operational procedures and implications on decisions made with all departments

About You:

In order to be considered for this role you will ideally possess a Diploma or Equivalent in catering/Hotel Management.  

You should be able to demonstrate international experience gained in a 5 star luxury hotel environment and have experience of pre-opening and of running a large multi-outlet venue.   

Ideally you will have experience of participating in culinary competitions and of managing large teams in a multi-cultural environment.  You should have a strong understanding of the commercial aspects of a business and be able to work with budgets.

You will have a very strong command of the English language (verbal and written).  Computer literacy with knowledge of MS Office.