Chef De Cuisine (Stills Restaurant & Bar )

Job Description

About usThere's nothing complicated about dealing with business people.They're just people. Doing business.By day, international marketing superhero. By night: fluffy bath robe and a box set.Like Liz, who's left her laptop cable in the cab. Or Mario, who's secretly missing his cats. The early riser, who's first in the gym. The sales team preparing for the 'big pitch' over a freshly prepared lunch. At Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts, we embrace the new world of business and understand that Modern business travellers want a hotel (and a hotel team) that understands and supports them, helping at every turn.Set on the banks of the creek and along the Links Championship Golf Course, Crowne Plaza and Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi Yas Island is located at on one of the country's most ambitious developments, Yas Island. The close proximity to the airport and only 40 minutes into Abu Dhabi City makes this prime location an easy accessible choice for business and leisure travelers.Your day to dayWe have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Culinary team as our Chef De Cuisine to head the Kitchen operations of our Concept Outlet - Stills .The successful candidate will be under the supervision of the Executive Chef and will be responsible to manage the Stills kitchen operations achieving business objectives through customer focused service delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop new menu concepts; includes conceptualization, testing, and costing new menu items. Maintain updated and accurate recipes and costing of all dishes prepared and sold in assigned area of responsibility.Oversee methods of preparation, portion sizes, and timeliness of food preparation; control food usage to minimize waste. PEOPLESupervise activities of assigned staff, communicate goals, and assign/schedule work. Communicate and enforce policies and procedures.Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.Recommend and initiate disciplinary or other staffing/human resource-related actions in accordance with company rules and policies. Assist with employee selection, training and development, and performance coaching. GUEST EXPERIENCEInteract with outside contacts:Guests - to ensure their total satisfactionVendors - to order supplies and equipment and ensure best prices and qualityHACCP team - ensure safety and hygiene compliance RESPONSIBLE BUSINESSInspect the cleanliness of the line floor and all kitchen stations. Maintain and strictly abide by proper storage procedures and state sanitation and health regulations. Notify the Maintenance Department of any needed repairs.Review the following day's menus and complete requisitions for food and supplies needed from various storerooms; maintain inventory control procedures. Determining the minimum and maximum stocks of all food, material and equipment.Maintain and enforce procedures to (1) ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, kitchen inventory and equipment, (2) replenish supplies, inventory, uniforms, etc. in a timely and efficient manner, and (3) to minimize waste and control costs.What we need from youIdeally, you should have an extensive experience in Western cuisine as well as two to three years of experience as a Junior Sous-Chef or similar position in a 4 to 5 star hotel or restaurant; preferably with International and UAE exposure.

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Chef De Cuisine (Stills Restaurant & Bar ) - Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island