Chef De Cuisine

The Chef De Cuisine leads the culinary team in delivering exceptional dining experiences All main kitchen Department. This role combines hands-on culinary expertise with strong leadership to ensure the highest standards of food quality presentation and service.

lead our culinary team in delivering exceptional Middle Eastern cuisine for large-scale events

The ideal candidate will have expertise in fine dining International Mediterranean GCC Seafood buffet garde manger as well traditional and modern Arabic dishes including Ozi Hot and cold mezze  a variety of rice-based dishes and other regional specialties.

Qualifications :

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Required Experience & Expertise:**

• Minimum 8 years of professional culinary experience in fine dining banqueting and large-scale event catering
• Proven expertise in Middle Eastern Mediterranean and international cuisines including traditional Arabic dishes (Ozi Kabsa Mansaf mezze and rice-based specialties)
• Advanced proficiency in seafood meat poultry preparation and complex sauce-making techniques
• Demonstrated experience managing high-volume kitchen operations and leading culinary teams in luxury hospitality environments

**Leadership & Team Management:**

• Proven ability to lead train and motivate diverse culinary teams with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience supervising senior chefs line cooks and kitchen assistants while fostering a positive work environment
• Proficiency in staff scheduling performance evaluation and professional development

**Technical Culinary Skills:**

• Advanced cooking methods including sous-vide smoking grilling poaching and modern plating techniques
• Expertise in menu development recipe creation and SOP documentation
• Strong knowledge of food safety HACCP compliance and sanitation standards
• Proficiency in cost control inventory management and yield optimization

**Operational & Administrative:**

• Ability to read and interpret Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and translate them into precise execution timelines
• Experience with kitchen workflow management crisis resolution and problem-solving under pressure
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and hotel management systems
• Fluent English (reading writing and speaking) for effective communication

**Personal Attributes:**

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with ability to remain calm during peak service periods
• Strong attention to detail in food presentation and quality consistency
• Commitment to sustainable practices and guest-centric service excellence
• Physical stamina to work extended hours in a fast-paced kitchen environment

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Culinary degree or professional certification from recognized culinary institution
• Experience in Michelin-starred or award-winning fine dining establishments
• Knowledge of molecular gastronomy and contemporary culinary trends
• Familiarity with ACCOR and Mövenpick brand standards and quality assurance protocols

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time