Description

About Jumeirah & the Hotel :

At Jumeirah, we are committed to encouraging and developing our colleagues in world class environments. We value diversity and equal opportunity, employing over 14,000 colleagues from over 140 different countries including locations in Asia Pacific, CIS, Central Asia, Western and Eastern Europe, South America, Africa and the Middle East.

About the Job :

An Oriental outlet which needs the entire operation to be handled and requires having to be flexible and good in multi-tasking, and able to work under pressure and have a high level of creativity and be quality focused.

Main Duties :

Ability to handle multiple tasks as well busy banqueting & volume production with an eye to detail and presentation

Stay up to date with latest culinary trends and create ideas into better and consistent implementations

Handling of the fully implemented HACCP guidelines as well as general health & safety in the workplace

Creating, in conjunction with the Chef De Cuisine / Executive Sous Chef, menus, buffets and specials which meet the needs of the target market and are in line with the operating concept for the restaurant

To maintain good working relationships with colleagues and all other departments

Assumes responsibility for increasing departmental sales and profit

To minimize payroll costs by maximizing the productivity and efficient scheduling of employees.

About you : Qualifications :

Qualifications : Essential :

Essential :

Great people management skills required.

Strong leadership and organization skills with a hands on approach

A basic computer knowledge including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Outlook and able to work with hotel ordering system

Fit & Healthy

Good communication and presentation skills

Proficient English language skills

Recognised culinary diploma is mandatory and essential

Desirable :

Middle East exposure is beneficial

Able to lead a team

Self motivated and passionate about his job

Willingness to pass on knowledge to the entire team.

Be able to conduct one-self and be a role Model for his / her junior Colleagues.

Experience :

Minimum of 5 years in the culinary profession with a minimum of 2 year in management position

Able to handle Multiple tasks as well as busy banqueting & volume operation

Good knowledge of job related skills

Has good administrative and computer skills

Is passionate and dedicated to the role

Skills :

Ability to work in a multicultural environment

Very good strong leadership and organizational skills

Knowledge of HACCP as well as general health & safety in the workplace

Able to control cost and wastage

Must be proactive and lead by example

Have a high level of creativity and be quality focused

Thorough knowledge of various foods and their preparations

Gives direction and is responsible for the implementation of plans

About the Benefits :

This position offers a highly competitive salary and package which include : fully furnished studio accommodation / live out allowance, free transport to and from your place of work, uniform, laundry services, meals during working hours, annual flight allowance, medical and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, retail and leisure discounts, 50% discount off Jumeirah F&B Outlets and reduced hotel rates.