About the job

The ideal candidate has a strong passion for culinary excellence and a keen eye for detail. You will assist the Executive Chef in providing exceptional food quality and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist the kitchen staff in all aspects of food production
• Evaluate food products to ensure consistent quality standards
• Establish and maintain a regular maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment
• Provide training and professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff
• Lead by example and alongside the Executive Chef to deliver effective and efficient dining experiences by overseeing the back of house (BOH) operation, staffing, food production, accommodating special request, dietary restriction Health and Safety standards set by Leelas Lunches, local and regional government
• Establish professional relationships with the team and provide educational opportunities to teach and develop skills and on other areas of the business
• Influence process to run an effective and efficient kitchen while maintaining the highest food quality and controls for all dishes served
• Manage staff schedules, payroll, kitchen set up / break down, production, prep is completed and staff wear proper uniform as well as disciplinary procedures are followed when applicable
• Instill teamwork and synergy exists between the front and back of house staff through proper communication and delegate tasks and staff tasks to ensure smooth service and kitchen operations
• Instill teamwork and synergy between the front and back of house staff through proper communication and delegate tasks and staff tasks to ensure smooth service and kitchen operations

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 yrs years’ of culinary or kitchen experience
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Culinary trained and professional who is passionate and curious to develop and grow as a Chef
• Experienced managing P&L, labor, purchasing, vendors and quality control while providing results in revenue
• Must possess consistent work experience & encompass the desire to operationally support the business as an individual contributor and leader
• Must encompass Food Service Safe certification and have experienced with local sanitation regulations
• Well-versed and timely email etiquette as well as written and verbal communication
• Experienced in training and leading team as well as production of large quantity food; preparation and excellent knowledge of quality food operations
• Graduate from a culinary school with necessary certification: Full-time

Salary: Aed 8K, Medical insurance, Air tickets, duty meals

Note : Personal calls and messages will not be entertained and will lead to blacklisting for future roles, kindly send your resume for consideration, selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.