Executive Chef - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Miral Experiences

Description

To ensure a smooth and efficient operation in the Food & Beverage Department in relation to the Company Core Process; thus, directly impacting the delivery of the experience. This position works alongside the Food and Beverage Manager to meet the department's strategic and financial goals; responsible for managing the food cost according to the budget, menu development, drawing up direct reports and maintaining health and safety standards in the operation.

Job Scope:

• Displays a friendly, helpful and cheerful attitude while communicating effectively with our Guests and fellow colleagues in order to support Miral Strategy and Values.
• Represents and promotes Miral in a positive manner at all times in order to maintain a professional brand image to all concerned stakeholders.
• Contributes to achieve department and Company objectives, action plans and key performance indicators.
• Enforces and adheres to all UAE laws, Health, Safety & Environmental policies, industry and company rules and regulations, reporting any safety concerns or incidents to management in order to minimize risk and maintain a clean safe and hygienic environment for all Guests and Colleagues.
• Adheres to all emergency procedures, ensuring Guest safety and participate in an evacuation if necessary.
• Available and on duty during peak periods (frequently opening and closing the operation) and regularly work in the Outlet kitchens with the respective Sous Chefs.
• Frequently testing Kitchen Recipes in all Miral facilities and be demanding and critical when it comes to standards.
• Assigns responsibilities to subordinates and to check their performance periodically.
• Collaborates with the Outlet Managers and respective Outlet Chefs to take corrective action where necessary.
• Ensures correct handling, basic maintenance of machinery and tools in the Kitchens across Miral facilities.
• Ensures orderly handling of all products and check that quantities prepared are according to recipes and plate specifications.
• Monitors and analyzes the activities and trends of competitive Restaurants, Theme Parks and Food Beverage establishments.
• Provides a courteous and professional service at all times.
• Ensures accurate maintenance of recipes, conversion recipes, yield tables and product specifications.
• Ensures that all meetings are well planned, efficient and result oriented.
• Plans work assignments based on occupancy forecast and work and adjusts schedules to meet emergencies.
• To ensure and enforce the respect of the HACCP Manual at all time.
• Undertakes any reasonable tasks and secondary duties as assigned by the Senior Executive Chef.

Qualification:

• Diploma/culinary qualification
• 2-3 years' experience in the same role or 2-3 years as an Executive Sous Chef in a 5* hotel or similar
• Experience in Italian cuisine is a must
• Operates with integrity and objectivity at all times
• Good planning skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast moving work environment
• Ability to communicate effectively across a multi-national, multi-cultural environment
• Ability to deliver results within a pressurized deadline driven environment
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Power Point software programs
• Good English skills both written and verbal
• Problem solving skills