Chef de Cuisine -
Lebanese Cuisine Food/Beverages/Culinary opportunity available at Jumeirah
Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa-Kuwait Airport
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Position Title
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Chef
de Cuisine - Lebanese Cuisine
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Department
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Food/Beverages/Culinary
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City
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Kuwait
Airport
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Country
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Kuwait
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Company
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Jumeirah
Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa
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Job Level
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Non Management
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Gender
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Not
mentioned
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Nationality
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Not mentioned
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Job Descriptions:
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An exciting role has
arisen at Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa, Kuwait for a highly
talented Chef de Cuisine specialized in Lebanese cuisine.
Your key duties will
include:
Ensuring proper daily
preparation of menu items with the kitchen stations to exceed guest
satisfaction and expectation.
Instructing the
correct usage of kitchen equipment and machinery and to check that this is
carried out in the correct manner by all Kitchen colleagues as set out by the
health & safety regulations and correct the usage if necessary.
Completing material
checklist e.g. mise-en-place within own department.
Checking each section
daily to ensure work has been carried out in the proper manner.
Planning and
completing rosters and reviewing on a daily basis with the Executive
Chef/Executive Sous-Chef, overtime, rosters and holiday requirements and
absenteeism.
To actively
participate in the training and
development of the culinary colleagues, according to the monthly training
plan, JD Power report “comment cards”, hygiene reports and any other
highlighted areas for fine tuning/development that would benefit the team and
guests.
Conducts colleague
performance appraisals to review colleagues’ general performance and discuss
any areas for fine tuning/development and highlight areas of strength.
To assist in writing
and updating the relevant section of the Departmental Operations Manual.
To liaise with the
Stewarding Manager in order to ensure high standards of cleanliness are
maintained in all areas of the kitchen, such as machinery, small kitchen
equipment, floors and fridges.
To take
responsibility for the quality of incoming products, ensuring that all food
merchandise is in accordance with order sheets, receiving records and
purchasing specifications.
To assist the
Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef, communicate and delegate the production
schedule for the day, collating quantities to be produced from the forecast
and for the next day's operation, to the team with clear and concise details,
and follow up.
To coordinate with
the Executive Chef, Executive Sous
Chef, and with the Food and Beverage Manager any special functions regarding
food preparation and presentation, including additional costs and staffing
requirements.
To supervise all
colleagues during the set-up, service and breakdown for each meal
period-event.
To understand,
prepare and post employee work schedules to reflect operating forecasts and
to keep within budgeted figures.
Plan and implement
effective food promotions in co-ordination with the Food & Beverage
Promotion Calendar.
To ensure that all
section reports, schedules, standard recipes, menus, food presentation photographs and correspondence
are completed in liaison with the Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef and in
an accurate and punctual manner
Identify market needs
and trends in terms of food for both hotel guests and local market, and
monitors and analyses the menus and products of competitors.
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You may
apply for this post if you have following qualification and experience:
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In order to be
considered for this role you should hold a recognized culinary qualification
and have experience of running a kitchen in a 5 star hotel. Ideally you will also have Lebanese cuisine
experience.
As well as possessing
the appropriate technical skills, you will have a passion for and a proven
track record of producing the highest quality cuisine. With the ability to develop menus and set
standard recipes you will also be self motivated and willing to share your
expert knowledge with the team. You
will understand all the commercial aspects of a business and be able to work
with budgets.
You must also have a
good command of the English language (verbal and written). Experience of
working in a multicultural environment is highly desirable and proficient IT
skills are essential.
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Other Details
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The Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel and Spa is ideally located in a
secluded area with easy access to Kuwait’s Central Business District, airport
and major attractions. Currently in its soft opening phase, the beachfront
resort features 316 rooms and suites, 80 residential suites and 12 villas,
six restaurants along with cafés and lounges, a 3 500 m2 ‘Talise Spa’, a
200-metres private beach, two swimming pools and a children’s play area.
Additionally, extensive conference and banqueting facilities are available,
including a showpiece 1950 m2 Badriah ballroom
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