Head Chef - Greek Cuisine

Role overview

Experience and qualifications

• 3–5 years as a Head Chef in a high-volume luxury hotel environment.
• A culinary degree or equivalent similar-role experience is preferred.
• Pizza preparation and cooking proficiency is requested; Pizzaiolo or similar experience is preferred.
• American or pub cuisine knowledge is a plus; Forbes- or LQA-rated property experience is advantageous.
• Fluent written and verbal English is required; Arabic, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Russian, or Mandarin is a plus.
• Strong leadership, organizational, time-management, multitasking, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills are requested.
• Creativity, culinary passion, attention to detail, and comprehensive HACCP, health and safety, and food-hygiene knowledge are requested.

Culinary operations

• Assist the Executive Chef in supervising daily culinary operations and ensuring food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Lead culinary team meetings, communicate directives, and resolve operational matters.
• Establish standards for specialty kitchens and banqueting; plan menus, develop recipes, and prepare tastings for executive approval.
• Inspect food stores and refrigeration four times daily, recommend compliant storage, monitor spoilage, and report updates.
• Supervise food preparation, quality, quantities, and inventory; manage the hot plate during service.
• Train kitchen staff on equipment and develop internal processes and tools for consistent execution.
• Track market trends and develop distinctive dining experiences; collaborate with Purchasing on high-quality ingredients.

Leadership and team standards

• Lead and inspire kitchen teams and manage a busy kitchen while delivering guest experiences.
• Support a positive and inclusive workplace, address staff concerns or performance matters, and maintain staff hygiene standards.

Compliance and records

• Maintain the daily logbook, address and report complaints, and complete operational directives.
• Maintain documentation, records, and checklists; comply with Dubai Municipality and HACCP requirements and remain ready for hygiene audits.