Head Chef - Italian / Mediterranean
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Create innovative menus, oversee food preparation, manage kitchen staff, ensure food safety, and possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
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About the Job
- An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head Chef to join the Italian - Mediterranean Kitchen team at Jumeirah The Red Sea.
- The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:
- Create innovative and diverse menus that reflect culinary trends, dietary preferences, and the restaurant's concept, ensuring a balance of flavors, textures, and presentation.
- Oversee all aspects of food preparation, ensuring consistency, freshness, and adherence to established recipes and standards.
- Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff, including chefs, cooks, and kitchen assistants, assigning tasks, providing training, and ensuring smooth operations during service.
- Manage food inventory levels, monitor stock rotation, and minimize waste by implementing effective inventory control measures.
- Monitor food costs, analyze variances, and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or guest satisfaction.
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and hygiene practices to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
About You
- The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:
- Hold a bachelor s degree in Catering, Hospitality or any other relevant field.
- Possess 10+ years of international experience in a five-star hotel and restaurants.
- Demonstrate problem solving skills.
- Hold strong leadership and team management skills.
- Possess Software competencies Microsoft Office programs (Advanced).
- About the Benefits
- At Jumeirah, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
- Our benefits package reflects this commitment by combining rewarding financial incentives, comprehensive healthcare, and opportunities for professional development.
Benefits
- include:
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
- Access to Learning & Development programmes and clear career pathways
- Opportunities for internal mobility within our global network
- Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays worldwide
- Health care and insurance benefits
- Locally competitive salary and incentive structure
- Locally relevant benefits as determined by the property
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