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 / CERTIFICATION / LICENSES
* 2-4-year Culinary degree or equivalent formal culinary training MANDATORY
* Level 2 – HACCP
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
KEY SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE
* 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.
SALARY / PACKAGE
* AED 25-35K DOE Per month, Tax Free
* 1 bedroom apartment provided by company
* 45 days off after 12 months of continuous service
* 2 flights after 12 months of continuous service
* 13th month paid after 12 months of continuous service (paid bi-annually)
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