Asian Specialty Chef

Job Summary Our Client a 5* start hotel based in Doha Job Description: Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following. RESPONSABILITIES: - Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities - Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards - Establishes culinary standards for the Outlet - Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues - Manage inventories, pricing, cost controls, requisitioning and the issuing of supplies and equipment for food production - Cost menus accurately - Plans menus and compile recipes for food tasting to be approved by Client - Ensure all Kitchen Colleagues are aware of standards and expectations - Maintain and enhance the food products through creative menu development and presentation - Maintain cleanliness and proper rotation of product in chillers - Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs - Ensure proper staffing and scheduling in accordance to productivity guidelines - Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment - Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards - Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage - Should be aware of the competition and industry knowledge of new techniques and other know how. - Liaise with purchasing department to ensure all the items used in the kitchen are of best quality and - always opt to bring new ingredients or better quality produce - Ensures the personal hygiene of colleague is up to the standard. - Ensures that the daily logbook is utilized and complaints are immediately reported to the Executive Chef. - Ensures that all points mentioned in the log book have been carried out i.e mis en place and other instructions to complete the operation. - Maintains record and follow up documentation, checklists for control purposes. - Ensure all the Dubai municipality and HACCP regulations are followed and documentation is up to date as per requirement, readiness for all hygiene audit at any given point of time. - Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Previous leadership experience as Chef de Cuisine in an Asian restaurant/outlet - Keep up with cooking trends and best practices - Prior experience in Asian restaurant - Sushi chef background with modern Asian cuisine approach - Strong passion for the art of food design - A passion for excellence and delivering high quality personalized and unique services - A creative and out of the box thinker, with a never say no attitude - Highly responsible & reliable - Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment - Ability to work cohesively as part of a team - Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times Accommodation, Transportation and Food provided by employer