Executive Chef - Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

Job Description

About Jumeirah & the Hotel:Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different? brand promise.Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience.Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 23 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs over 8,000 colleagues, representing over 106 nationalities.As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments.Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is a luxurious beachside resort located on the west crescent of the iconic Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. The interior of the resort is inspired by the ancient palaces of Turkey and features hand-painted finishings, Turkish artworks and stunning murals inspired by the Golden Age of the Ottoman Empire. The resort offers 405 rooms and suites, 38 Royal Residences and the award-winning Talise Ottoman Spa, one of the largest and most luxurious spas in the Middle East. The resort offers Sinbad?s Kids Club complete with splash park, nightlife destination Music Hall and a collection of eight diverse restaurants which offer a vibrant selection of culinary experiences. The resort also offers motorised and non-motorised water sports, complete with private jetty offering shuttle boat transfers to and from the mainland of Dubai.About the Job:An opportunity has arisen for a colleague to join our culinary team in Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, as an Executive Chef. The main purpose of this role is to actively contribute to the successful achievement of the organizational goals, link corporate policy and strategy with F&B Production across Jumeirah Zabeel Saray. You ensure that all departments perform and maximize their potential, are individually profitable and sustainable whilst enhancing the resorts image.The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Oversee the F&B Production processes, planning of menus and designing standard recipes to ensure consistent quality in food production, that meet guest expectations and contribute to the profitability of the hotel.
• Participate in the preparation of the Annual Business Plan to ensure the culinary operation is adequately represented.
• Able to create signature dishes for each outlet
• Work closely with Group Culinary Director
• Ensure that HACCP and other local regulations are adhered to ensure the highest food hygiene standards.
• Liaise with purchasing to ensure prompt and efficient purchasing, food quality, issuing of supplies, stock control and inventory control.
• Liaise with Stewarding to ensure an adequate supply of equipment, and to ensure kitchen cleanliness and hygiene meet the required standards.
• Liaise with Engineering to ensure prompt and efficient repair and maintenance.
• Make recommendations to Management for modernization of equipment, service methods and presentation, to improve guest satisfaction.
• Provide creative culinary ideas to project and enhance the image and reputation of the culinary operation.
• Frequently verify that the dishes served in the outlets meet guest expectations and hotel standards.
• Monitor and analyse the menus and product of competitive restaurants and keep up to date with international culinary trends to maintain a competitive advantage.

About You:The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Diploma or Equivalent in Catering / Hotel Management
• Minimum of 5 years as Executive Chef in five-star luxury Hotels
• Minimum of 10 years international experience in a five-star hotel and restaurants
• Experience running large Multi outlet venue
• Ability to communicate at a Senior level
• Ability to develop and create standardised recipe / menus
• Ability to plan and implement food promotions

About the Benefits:We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, accommodation allowance, life insurance, 50% discount off Jumeirah F&B Outlets and reduced hotel rates.

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