Chef De Cuisine - Levantine Cuisine - Raffles & Fairmont The Red Sea
Key Skills for This Role
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Key Responsibilities
- Drive the creative direction of the menu, delivering modern interpretations of Levantine dishes whilst maintaining respect for tradition and core flavors
- Ensure consistency and highest quality in food taste, temperature, presentation, and cleanliness across all food displays
- Coordinate all restaurant, banquet, and food production activities; supervise assigned chefs and kitchen staff with clear communication and direction
- Monitor portion control, waste minimization, and proper storage procedures; review food cost analysis daily against budget forecasts
- Oversee purchasing, receiving, and inventory management in coordination with receiving departments and Main Kitchen to ensure quality standards
- Conduct staff training, menu implementation sessions, and daily briefings; manage staff appraisals and recommend promotions or transfers
- Ensure compliance with HACCP guidelines, fire safety, emergency procedures, and hotel regulations across all kitchen operations
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Executive - Sous on business strategy, menu planning, promotions, and kitchen equipment recommendations
- Build guest loyalty through consistent quality delivery and professional relationship management; address guest feedback and concerns effectively
- Maintain awareness of industry trends and competitive practices to continually improve products and service standards
- Strong understanding of Raffles & Fairmont service culture and emotional luxury philosophy.
- A proactive and anticipatory approach to guest service, ensuring every moment is meaningful and memorable.
- Impeccable grooming and personal presentation aligned with ultra-luxury standards.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
- Raffles & Fairmont the Red Sea, positioned in the kingdom's groundbreaking Red Sea Project, will provide visitors access to two nature-focused resorts. With 361 rooms, 11 distinct dining concepts, including overwater restaurant with views of the Red Sea and the mangroves, and a Spa.
- Raffles The Red Sea will be a sanctuary of refined elegance and timeless luxury, nestled within Saudi Arabia’s extraordinary Red Sea destination. Blending Raffles’ legendary graciousness and personalized service with the natural beauty and sustainability ethos of Red Sea Global, the property offers a curated haven for the world’s most discerning travellers.
Qualifications
- Minimum 6 year experience in culinary field within an International Class Hotel or Resort operations of a 5-star Luxury caliber
- In-depth culinary knowledge
- Completed an internationally recognized apprenticeship, culinary school or certified training program
- Apprenticeship or any other culinary certificate/diploma an advantage
- Deep knowledge of traditional Arabic and Levantine cuisine fundamentals.
- Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills.
- Highly hands-on, operationally strong, and detail oriented.
- Passionate, inspired, and driven by culinary excellence.
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