Chef De Cuisine - Italian Cuisine

An opportunity has arisen for Chef De Cuisine to join our Fika team in Jumeirah Beach Hotel. The main duties and responsibilities of this role: Be in charge of restaurant to set and maintain the standards of F&B Production. Execute smooth operations of the department: optimize utilization of materials and manpower, thereby maximizing revenue and guest satisfaction. Execute training and development of Kitchen colleagues. Establish culinary standards for the specialty of the kitchen. Plan menus and compile recipes for food tasting to be approved by the Executive Chef. Identify market needs and trends in terms of food for both hotel guests and the local Market. Monitor and conduct surveys and analyse the menus and products of competitive restaurant operations. Develop menus and "specials" that meet the target market's needs and align with the restaurant's operating concept. Check daily food preparation, individual costs, quality, quantity inventories and portion control. During service periods, personally run the hot plate and assist when needed to ensure that the presentation as well as the quality of the food is following established standards. About You: The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications: At least two years of experience in the same position in a luxury 5-star property. Expert in Italian or Mediterranian cuisine. Fluent in English and an additional international language is a plus. Good financial acumen, including experience with budgeting, cost control, and increasing profitability. 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.