Chef De Cuisine - Abu Dhabi in Hospitality, Travel And Tourism Jobs

An exciting opportunity is available to work with a boutique hotel group which has quickly garnered the attention and admiration for their unique blend of design, service, style and ambiance that characterises its portfolio of hotels and reso rts.

The position is located in Abu Dhabi at their landmark property in the Middle East. The hotel prides itself on an exceptionally high standard of 5 star luxury service and every aspect of the hotel is brought to life with world class cutting edge design that embodies modern elegance. It caters to the leisure market and individuals alike and is an all-encompassing venue for world-class conferences, meetings, exhibitions and events.

This opportunity is available to only the most exceptional candidates who are seeking to maximise their skills and experience as part of a fast-paced, dynamically expanding hotel group. The hotel itself is a distinguishable landmark in Abu Dhabi and offers an entirely new, breathtaking perspective.

The Chef de Cuisine role is instrumental in the continuing success of the hotels’ award winning signature seafood restaurant. With a total of 11 unique restaurants, poolside dining and two concept bars, the signature restaurant is viewed as the most exciting and trend setting outlet. The successful candidate will bring experience with a variety of restaurants and culinary styles, possessing originality and creativity. You will be flamboyant and highly personable with a desire to make a name for both yourself and the restaurant. This role reports to the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef and will have approximately 8 direct reports. Your mission will be to attract new business and warmly welcome back repeat customers not only for the outstanding food but also the exceptional overall dining experience, which will be enhanced by your personality and interaction.

The successful candidate will be supported through training and development to grow within the organisation. As a valued team member, you will enjoy exceptional opportunities to work at the leading edge of hospitality management.

To be successful in this role, the following requirements are essential:

• Minimum of 3 years as a Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine
• Luxury 5 star hotel or Michelin Star restaurant experience
• Exposure to modern fine dining trends, in particular within seafood and/or Mediterranean cuisine
• Worked in at least 2 different countries, preferably within Europe, Australia, Middle East or Asia
• Certification in intermediate or advanced food hygiene and working in a HACCP certified kitchen operation
• Previous exposure in the media or great potential to be profiled from a public relations perspective

The ideal candidate has:

• Exceptional communication skills and fluency in English
• An extrovert in character and wonderful confidence in your ability
• A strong people and team focus, with proven ability to guide, motivate and develop a high performance team
• A conceptual thinker who is highly creative and innovative
• A calm, forward thinking, pleasant and helpful demeanour
• The ability to build strong and lasting relationships as well as excellent interpersonal skills to interact with people at all levels
• Sound business skills and kitchen financial management.
• Computer literacy skills

This is an excellent opportunity that is not to be missed!

As this is an international opportunity, please accompany your application with a personal photo and a minimum of 5 food presentation photos.

Only candidates of the highest calibre and who meet the above criteria will be considered.