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Dubai Holding Head Chef - Sal Restaurant - Burj Al Arab in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About Jumeirah Group:
For more than two decades, Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinct mark on the global hospitality market with its unwavering Stay Different™ brand promise. Its award-winning destinations, including the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, signature dining experiences and artful surroundings at the heart of every guest experience. Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia, and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities.
In response to the evolving preferences of travellers today, Jumeirah Group is also pivoting towards the rapidly growing wellness tourism sector. Grounded in the principles of lifelong learning, longevity, and inclusivity, Jumeirah Group is re-fashioning its approach to position wellness as not just an accompaniment to its guests' stays, but a central tenet of their overall experience. With 13 award-winning Talise Spas nestled across Jumeirah Group’s properties, this transformation is evident in the group’s current endeavours to integrate wellbeing into every facet of the guest journey.
Beyond holistic wellbeing and spa experiences, the Group’s expansive portfolio also includes Jumeirah Restaurants, a Dubai-based full-service hospitality provider with 85 acclaimed food and beverage brands, ranging from casual dining venues to Michelin starred fine dining concepts; J Club, Dubai’s leading lifestyle and wellness destination; Jumeirah One, the Group’s dedicated recognition and rewards programme; and The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, the region’s only fully accredited third-level academic institution delivering specialised degree programmes in hospitality management.
As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scale up its operations to the next level of growth, we remain fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world-class environments as we solidify our legacy as a trailblazer in both luxury hospitality and wellness.
Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.
About the Job:
An opportunity has arisen for a Head Chef to join Jumeirah Burj Al Arab . The main duties and responsibilities of this role:
To ensure that the kitchen operation runs smoothly and effectively.
To assist the Executive Chef in minimizing payroll costs by maximizing the productivity and efficient scheduling of employees.
To ensure that all reports, schedules, standard recipes, menus, food presentation photographs and correspondence are completed in liaison with the Executive Chef in an accurate and punctual manner.
To develop menus and "specials" which meet the needs of the target market and are in line with the operating concept for the restaurant.
To develop menus and set standard recipes (as per SOPs) which allow the restaurants to run at an acceptable food cost, thereby satisfying guest needs and expectations.
To have a complete understanding of, and adhere to the company’s policy relating to fire, hygiene and safety.
To ensure that operating and kitchen equipment is maintained to a good standard with minimum breakage.
To check incoming produce, ensuring that all food merchandise is in accordance with order sheets, receiving records and purchasing specifications.
To maximize colleague productivity and morale and consistently maintain discipline following hotel guidelines and local legislation.
To ensure that colleagues follow strict hygiene rules and maintain what we have already achieved with HACCP throughout the hotel.
To ensure high standards of cleanliness are maintained in all areas of the kitchen, such as machinery, small Kitchen equipment, floors and fridges.
Responsible for the audit requirements for HACCP and Dubai Municipality as needed.
About You:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:
1-2 years of experience in the same position at a five star hotel.
Experience in fine dining seafood Restaurant/Cuisine.
Experience with high volume production.
Experience in managing and working with multi-cultural teams.
Good comprehension of the English Language.
About the Benefits:
We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flight allowance, life insurance, functional incentives and other employee benefits, making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.