POSITION Executive Chef 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. • 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 - AED 30,000 Tax Free in UAE Depending On Experience BENEFITS Live Out – 1 bedroom furnished apartment Health Insurance 2 economy flights per annum after 12 months of employment Unlimited contract 30 days’ vacation per annum Please check your email inbox—and your junk folder—in case our reply to your application is filtered there.
