We are hiring an Executive Chef for one of our prestigious clients in Hospitality industry based in Abu Dhabi.
Job Purpose:
Manage the kitchen and improve quality of service and food exceeding 7-star standards. The Executive Chef is in charge of the kitchen. Everything that goes out of the kitchen is the responsibility of the Executive Chef in the eyes of the client; there, it is essential for the position holder to maintain total control of the kitchen at all times and to command the respect of kitchen staff.
Responsibilities:
- Must be able to spot problems and resolve them quickly and efficiently, maintain a level head, and delegate many kitchen tasks simultaneously.
- Executive chef is also charged with maximizing the productivity of the kitchen staff, as well as managing the sous chef and specialty chefs, whom are directly below them in the chef’s chain of command.
- Ensure that quality culinary dishes are served on schedule and to see that any problems that arise are rectified. As such, the Executive Chef is responsible for approving all prepared food items that leave his or her kitchen.
- Modify and create new menus as needed so that they remain effective.
- Monitor the food inventory, estimate and plan food consumption and order supplies accordingly.
- Maintain comprehensive product knowledge including ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets and current trends.
- Ensure that all areas under supervision, i.e. kitchen, stores, fridges are maintained at the highest level of hygiene and cleanliness to the 7-star standards.
