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Dubai Holding Chef De Cuisine - Kayto - Jumeirah Al Naseem in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About Jumeirah & the Hotel:
Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 30 properties across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.
Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah’s mega-resort is home to four ultra-luxurious hotels – Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam and Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf – all nestled within 3km of picturesque waterways connected by traditional abras. The megaresort boasts 2km of pristine beach, the award-winning Talise Spa and state-of-the-art fitness and leisure facilities, as well as exclusive accommodations ranging from penthouses and suites to private summerhouse experiences with unrivalled benefits including a leading conference and banqueting centre. Madinat Jumeirah is also home to over 50 world-class restaurants and bars, as well as a traditional souk featuring Arabian shopping stands, barrows and stalls with a blend of boutique brands, souvenir gift shops, and luxury fashion and jewellery outlets.
About the Job:
An opportunity has arisen for Chef De Cuisine to join the Kayto Team in Jumeirah Al Naseem. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:
Work closely with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to set and maintain the standards of F&B Production.
Execute smooth operations of the department: optimize utilization of materials and manpower, thereby maximising revenue and guest satisfaction.
Execute training and development of Kitchen colleagues.
Establish culinary standards for the speciality of the kitchen.
Plan menus and compile recipes for food tasting to be approved by the Executive Chef.
Identify market needs and trends in terms of food for both hotel guests and the local Market. Monitor and conduct surveys and analyse the menus and products of competitive restaurant operations.
About You:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:
At least two years of experience in the same position in a luxury 5-star property.
Expert in Peruvian-Nikkei cuisine.
Fluent in English and an additional international language is a plus.
Good financial acumen, including experience with budgeting, cost control, and increasing profitability.
About the Benefits:
We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flight allowance, life insurance, functional incentives and other employee benefits, making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.