POSITION Executive Sous Chef | VVIP Private Estate LOCATION Fujairah, UAE The Client will arrange the work visa and relocation if not local PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Executive Chef has a broad-based knowledge of mutli-cultural cuisines to include Mediterranean (Spanish, French, Italian, Greek), British, American and Australian, Middle East and Asian. The Executive chef has a real passion for food and trying new ingredients and dishes and has mastered all culinary techniques. He/she constantly wants to exceed expectations and finds satisfaction in leading and teaching junior staff. The Executive Chef sets and maintains a high standard across all disciplines in the kitchen, fitting of a Royal Kitchen QUALIFICATIONS / LICENSES / SKILLS 2-4-year Culinary degree or equivalent formal culinary training Level 3 - Food Hygiene & Safety (Supervisors) Level 2 – Allergy Awareness Level 2 – HACCP Safe Chemical Handling EXPERIENCE Private chef experience in a VVIP household mandatory 5 years’ experience working in an acclaimed 5* restaurant or hotel. Experience leading a large team International living and working essential DUTIES • Excellent broad-based knowledge of all international cuisines. • Must have excellent working knowledge of Western and Middle Eastern cooking. • Strong and proven knowledge of cooking philosophies and principles. • Advanced menu planning – coordinates a varied menu between all sections in the kitchen. • Distributes menus and briefs service team • Exceptional creativity and presentation of food • Strong focus on Quality Control – checking each dish for taste, temperature and appearance before it leaves the kitchen. • Advanced HACCP – adherence and teaching • Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation. • Controls all resources for kitchen – raw ingredients, OS&E, PPE etc • Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards. • Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays for events and functions. • Record keeping – recipe books, guest preferences, and other operational data. • Collaborate with other staff to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and produce. • Train staff for how to produce all standard operating recipes. • Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff. • Arrange for equipment purchases or repairs. • Advanced Microsoft Office Skills. START DATE ASAP SALARY AED 25,000 Tax Free in UAE Depending On Experience BENEFITS Live Out – 1 bedroom furnished apartment Health Insurance 1 economy flight per annum Unlimited contract 30 days’ vacation per annum
