Executive Chef – UAE – Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

As an active member of the pre-opening team, the Executive Chef will oversee the Culinary Division, plan and be responsible for food production and management of all food while taking ownership for the development and quality of the kitchen areas.

Hotel Overview:
Located on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates with sweeping views of the Gulf known for its natural beauty set against the backdrop of the historic Hajar Mountains. The hotel consists of 88 rooms and residences, along with a marina and beach club

Summary of Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Actively participate in the strategic planning and ongoing development of the hotel, including revenue forecasting, ensuring the delivery of our environmental commitments, overseeing the health, safety and security of our guests and colleagues
Lead and support all departments in the achievement of their financial and operational targets via effective organizational development, policy and procedural development, and appropriate colleague training activities
Oversee the selection, training and development of all Culinary colleagues to ensure timely recruitment and a focus on career growth and development
Clearly demonstrate to guests and colleagues a commitment to service excellence through the effective implementation and delivery of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Core Standards at all times
Foster a winning, solution-oriented work environment, motivating and engaging colleagues to continuously deliver the best possible service to our guests
Ensure all kitchens are compliant with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Food & Beverage service standards and controls
Ensure that all kitchen operations are compliant with legislated food safety regulations
Responsible for attaining food cost of sales goals by overseeing ordering, inventories and food controls for the entire division. Will work with food stores to ensure proper delivery(and quality) of all food items
Assist in the annual planning of the F&B budget as it pertains to the kitchen (food cost, productivities), as well as implementation and regular monitoring of the budget/forecasts
Work with sous chefs to ensure that the weekly productivity forecast is completed accurately and in a timely fashion
Source local ingredients for seasonal food items
Ensure that all menus are created using guest feedback, industry trends, competitive intelligence, seasonal offerings and all FHR service standards
Work together with the F&B Manager on all areas pertaining to menus and food service
Develop menus for all food operations. Ensure all menu items are costed accurately
Play an active role in the F&B operation committee meetings
Ensure that work on the kitchen action plans for Colleague engagement and Guest satisfaction remain the focus for the kitchen team
Liaise with all departments to ensure that there is clear communication and understanding and positive relationships between the departments and the kitchen (Events, Accounting, HR, Engineering, etc)
Ensure heart of house is clean and well maintained-maintain effective preventative maintenance program for all kitchens
Responsible for the running of the Employee Dining Room, including cleanliness, operation and food production.

Qualifications:
5-6 years experience in multi-outlet kitchens with a strong general operational knowledge and a minimum of 2 – 3 years in a senior Culinary leadership role
International experience and pre-opening experience is preferred
Self-confident, proactive, and able to prioritize and make effective decisions
Exceptional communication skills, passionate, strategic and innovative
Able to develop strong work relationships with both Guests and Colleagues alike
Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the Food & Beverage/Hospitality profession
Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts or related discipline an asset
Advanced certification in safety and sanitation from an accredited institution
Computer literacy a must, with a strong knowledge of Word, Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

Visa Requirements: Please note that you must be eligible to live and work in the United Arab Emirates. We will assist successful applicants with the visa process and provide flights and accommodation

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