Culinary Arts Chef / Culinarian
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**Job Description**:
Responsibilities, which can include but not limited to:
- Preparing and serving food in accordance with recipes, and standards of quality
- Menu development and menu engineering
- Food costing in F&B sector
- Understand food safety regulations and how to properly handle and store food
- Support other teams in preparing large meals for group of people and ensure the quality of the food
- Create and execute concepts for different cuisine including international and Saudi cuisine
- Guide and assist participants to develop pop-up concepts and execute them
- Work one-on-one with participants to ensure comprehension of lessons and information
- Oversee and supervise good’s, food, supplies budget, and maintain inventory
- Participate in, and support, special events including cooking demonstrations
- Support, as needed, Kitchens for good’s day-to-day food production
- Training and supervising kitchen staff to ensure that they are performing their tasks properly
- Preparing items such as soups, salads, appetizers, main courses, desserts, and specialty dishes
- Stocking food supplies, including fresh produce, dry goods, canned goods, spices, and pantry items
- Cleaning and maintaining the kitchen facilities and equipment
- Maintaining inventory records of food items and ordering supplies as necessary
- Understand food safety regulations and how to properly handle and store food
- Assisting in the preparation of special meals for large groups or occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, or weddings
- Researching and keeping up to date with product details, and consumer trends, which may include visiting locations and writing reports of findingsAttend staff meetings and communicate budget needs to management
- Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
- Represent the company on internal and external committees/organizations
- Support other team members as needed and when required
- Additional may be given as needed and when needed
- Adapt to changing circumstances such as: different shifts or on weekends
**Qualifications**:
- Food safety knowledge
- Communication & organizational skills
- Teamwork skills
- Customer service skills
- Commercial awareness
- Flexibility & adaptability
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving skills
Chefs Required to Saudi Arabia
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Chefs Required With Hotel Background Experience
- Are you a culinary pro with a hotel background and excellent English communication skills? We want you!
- Positions Available:
- Italian Bakery Chef International Chef Lebanese Fusion Chef Sushi Chef French Mediterranean Chef
- Roles:
- 1.Head Chefs
- 2. Sous Chefs
- 3. Chef De Partie
- 4. Demi Chef De Partie
- We Offer:
- Competitive Packages
- Attractive Benefits**Company Profile**:
Chef De Cuisine
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Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.
Company Description
Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.
Take the opportunity to become a Heartist, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.
Job Description
We are seeking a talented and visionary Chef De Cuisine to join our culinary team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As the Chef De Cuisine, you will lead our kitchen operations, oversee menu development, and ensure the highest standards of culinary excellence in our establishment.
- Supervise and coordinate all kitchen operations, including food preparation, production, and presentation
- Develop innovative and enticing menus in collaboration with the restaurant management team
- Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment
- Manage inventory, food costs, and budget to optimize profitability while maintaining quality
- Lead, mentor, and inspire the culinary team, fostering a collaborative and professional work environment
- Collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless service and customer satisfaction
- Stay current with culinary trends and incorporate new techniques and flavors into menu offerings
- Participate in food tastings, special events, and promotional activities as needed
- Continuously improve kitchen processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and quality
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Chef De Cuisine or in a similar leadership role
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional training from a recognized institution
- Proven track record of menu development, kitchen management, and team leadership
- Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards, including HACCP principles
- Excellent understanding of budgeting, forecasting, menu costing, and inventory management
- Demonstrated ability to train and develop culinary team members
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Creativity and innovation in culinary techniques and flavor combinations
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Proficiency in kitchen management software and Microsoft Office suite
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays
Your Team And Working Environment
Join our passionate and talented culinary team as Chef de Cuisine , where creativity, leadership, and precision are at the heart of everything we do. In this dynamic and hands-on role, you will lead our kitchen operations, inspire a team of chefs, and bring visionary menus to life. Collaborating closely with both the back- and front-of-house teams, you will play a central role in shaping exceptional dining experiences for our guests. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, innovation, and culinary excellence, you will be part of an environment that celebrates both tradition and creativity—one dish at a time.
Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Regardless of background or experience, we celebrate individuality and provide equal opportunities for all team members to thrive and succeed. Your unique perspective and voice are valued here, and we believe they help make our kitchen—and our entire establishment—even stronger. Seniority level
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Management and Manufacturing
- Industries Hospitality
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#J-18808-LjbffrChef De Cuisine
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Company Description
Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.
Company Description
Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.
Take the opportunity to become a Heartist, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.
Job Description
We are seeking a talented and visionary Chef De Cuisine to join our culinary team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As the Chef De Cuisine, you will lead our kitchen operations, oversee menu development, and ensure the highest standards of culinary excellence in our establishment.
- Supervise and coordinate all kitchen operations, including food preparation, production, and presentation
- Develop innovative and enticing menus in collaboration with the restaurant management team
- Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment
- Manage inventory, food costs, and budget to optimize profitability while maintaining quality
- Lead, mentor, and inspire the culinary team, fostering a collaborative and professional work environment
- Collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless service and customer satisfaction
- Stay current with culinary trends and incorporate new techniques and flavors into menu offerings
- Participate in food tastings, special events, and promotional activities as needed
- Continuously improve kitchen processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and quality
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Chef De Cuisine or in a similar leadership role
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional training from a recognized institution
- Proven track record of menu development, kitchen management, and team leadership
- Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards, including HACCP principles
- Excellent understanding of budgeting, forecasting, menu costing, and inventory management
- Demonstrated ability to train and develop culinary team members
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Creativity and innovation in culinary techniques and flavor combinations
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Proficiency in kitchen management software and Microsoft Office suite
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays
Your Team And Working Environment
Join our passionate and talented culinary team as Chef de Cuisine , where creativity, leadership, and precision are at the heart of everything we do. In this dynamic and hands-on role, you will lead our kitchen operations, inspire a team of chefs, and bring visionary menus to life. Collaborating closely with both the back- and front-of-house teams, you will play a central role in shaping exceptional dining experiences for our guests. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, innovation, and culinary excellence, you will be part of an environment that celebrates both tradition and creativity-one dish at a time.
Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Regardless of background or experience, we celebrate individuality and provide equal opportunities for all team members to thrive and succeed. Your unique perspective and voice are valued here, and we believe they help make our kitchen-and our entire establishment-even stronger. Seniority level
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Management and Manufacturing
- Industries Hospitality
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Chef De Cuisine
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Michelin Starred, Celebrity Chef, Michael Minalooking for an experienced Chef de Cuisine for Taleed at the immaculate Bab Samhan, Diriyah!
Our Ideal Candidate is:
A detail oriented culinary leader who will be a hands-on mentor in the kitchen with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and create an amazing experience for both our guests and our staff. You will lead all culinary operations, providing insight and guidance to every member of the kitchen staff, develop seasonal menus and specials and work closely with the general manager and corporate culinary and operations teams to further the success of the restaurant. You have expertise in cooking techniques, financial reporting, inventory control, labor cost management, an impeccable eye for detail, and a high level of professionalism.
You will supervise and coordinate the planning, training, and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness and sanitation. You will work with corporate chefs and HR to develop the culinary team through education, and discipline and lead execution of service using a variety of management tools, including line checks, mentorship, and performance management.
What you bring to the table:
- Personal Attributes
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills
- Gracious spirit of hospitality
- Intellectual curiosity and emotional maturity
- Continually strive to develop staff in all areas of food education
- Ability to work clean, organized, and lead a team
- Professional Attributes
- Extensive knowledge of kitchen fundamentals (knife skills, butchery, sauces, fabrication, all kitchen stations)
- Strong financial acumen and ability to analyze data
- Have a strong eye towards development both personal and for your team
- Desire to teach and mentor both your staff and culinary interns
- Basic Qualifications
- 6 years' experience in a fine dining high volume kitchen, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
- Culinary degree preferred
- Knowledge of safety and hygiene protocols
- Working knowledge of HR practices and labor laws
- Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds
- Have the stamina to work in excess of 40 hours per week
Chef de Cuisine
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**Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary
**Location** The St. Regis Riyadh, 2941 Makkah Al Mukarramah Road, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia VIEW ON MAP
**Schedule** Full-Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Relocation?** N
**Position Type** Management
**JOB SUMMARY**
Accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Supervises all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced. Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved.
**CANDIDATE PROFILE**
**Education and Experience**
- High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
OR
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**
**Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met**
- Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
- Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
- Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
- Knows and implements brand’s Safety Standards.
- Supervises kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
- Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
- Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions.
- Supports procedures for food & beverage portion and waste controls.
- Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
- Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
**Leading Team**
- Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
- Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
- Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
- Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
- Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees.
- Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.
- Estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily.
- Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
**Maintaining Culinary Goals**
- Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
- Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Comprehends budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the financial management of department.
- Schedules employees to business demands and tracks employee time and attendance.
- Understands the impact of departments operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
- Orders employee uniforms according to budget and ensures uniforms are properly inventoried and maintained.
- Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational and financial objectives are met.
**Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service**
- Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
- Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
- Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
- Sets a positive example for guest relations.
- Handles guest problems and complaints.
- Strives to improve service performance.
- Helps employees receive on-going training to understand guest expectations.
**Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities**
- Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Identifies the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Assists as needed in the interviewin
Chef de Cuisine Latin
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**Job Number** 25106019
**Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary
**Location** W Riyadh - KAFD, Area 1 Al Aqeeq Street Financial District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia, 13519VIEW ON MAP ( Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management
**JOB SUMMARY**
Accountable for the quality, consistency and production of the restaurant kitchen. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Coordinates menus, purchasing, staffing and food preparation for the property's restaurant. Works with team to improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. Develops and trains team to improve results.
**CANDIDATE PROFILE**
**Education and Experience**
- High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
OR
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**
**Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met for Restaurant**
- Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions for restaurant.
- Supervises restaurant kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
- Maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards.
- Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
- Plans and manages food quantities and plating requirements for the restaurant.
- Communications production needs to key personnel.
- Assists in developing daily and seasonal menu items for the restaurant.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regulations.
- Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
- Estimates daily restaurant production needs.
- Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
- Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
- Determines how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
**Leading Kitchen Team**
- Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
- Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
- Leads shift teams while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
- Supervises and manages restaurant kitchen employees. Managing all day-to-day operations. Understanding employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
- Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
- Ensuring and maintaining the productivity level of employees.
- Ensures employees are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.
- Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.
- Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.
**Establishing and Maintaining Restaurant Kitchen Goals**
- Sets and supports achievement of kitchen goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
- Developing specific guidance and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish daily kitchen operations work.
- Understands the impact of kitchen operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
- Effectively investigates, reports and follows-up on employee accidents.
- Knows and implements company safety standards.
**Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service**
- Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
- Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
- Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
- Sets a positive example for guest relations.
- Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
- Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
- Handles guest problems and complaints.
- Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
**Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities**
- Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Participates in training restaurant staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.
- Manages employee progressive discipline procedures.
- Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.
- Uses all available on the job training tools for employees.
- Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of employee team members with appropriate skills.
**Additional Responsibilities**
- Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.
_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated?Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._
W Hotels' mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We're here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests' passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what's possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work,? **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global? team, and **become** the best version of you.
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Chef de Cuisine ( Banqueting) ( ADD )
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We are looking for an admirable chef de cuisine to lead and inspire our kitchen staff in creating culinary masterpieces. The chef de cuisine will be responsible for designing menus, hiring and training kitchen staff, collaborating with restaurant management, optimizing staff productivity, and assisting wherever needed.
To ensure success, you should have excellent leadership skills with experience managing a team of kitchen staff in a high-pressure environment. Top candidates are creative individuals with a passion for great food and excellent service.
Chef de Cuisine Responsibilities:- Ensuring all food meets the highest quality standards and is served on time.
- Planning the menu and designing the plating presentation for each dish.
- Coordinating and assisting kitchen staff as required.
- Hiring and training staff to prepare and cook all menu items.
- Managing inventory, stocktaking ingredients and equipment, and placing orders as needed.
- Enforcing safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
- Creating new recipes to update the menu regularly.
- Keeping track of industry trends.
- Incorporating feedback from staff and patrons to improve and resolve issues.
- Qualification from a culinary school.
- 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
- Deep knowledge of food principles and best practices.
- A passion for creating exceptional food that delights customers.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to thrive under pressure.
- Creative and innovative thinking.
- High standards for cleanliness, health, and safety.
- Experience with inventory management and stocktaking.
- Availability for on-call, shift work, after hours, weekends, and holidays.
Interested but don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway and start your journey with us today.
Additional Details:- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Other
- Industry: Hospitality
Chef de Cuisine (The Globe Restaurant)
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Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.
Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Riyadh– Located in the heart of the city and setting new standards for luxury, Al Faisaliah Hotel is one of the most sought-after addresses in Saudi Arabia. Its timeless elegance, central location and panoramic views are complemented by Mandarin Oriental’s signature service to ensure a truly unforgettable Arabian experience.
About The Job
Based at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Riyadh within the Culinary Department in Riyadh, the Chef de Cuisine is responsible for all related operational, administrative and financial aspects for the culinary operation He /She will furthermore oversee the culinary operation, including The Globe, Asir Lounge, Room Service & Lobby Lounges.
As Chef de Cuisine, you will be responsible for the following duties:
It is part of your role to understand and disseminate/communicate all corporate and hotel policies and standard operating procedures to the colleagues.
- Hold monthly meetings with all colleagues to assure they have a forum to voice any concerns or challenges and share departmental and hotel information.
- You shall take all reasonable steps to safeguard stored information, and not divulge or otherwise transfer any personal data concerning the guests, customers or colleagues, or any confidential information concerning the hotel unless with the appropriate authority.
- Support and adhere to all policies & procedures relating to Safe, Sound and Sustainable at Mandarin Oriental.
- Ensure compliance with the MOHG Social Media Policy, i.e. to be fully responsible for the content you publish on any social media platform, including your personal site.
- Oversee all operational and administrative culinary aspects of La Brasserie, Terrace Lounge & Main Kitchen as appropriate and be able to prioritise the required level of engagement in all areas depending on business volumes and other related parameters.
- Create and maintain a great synergy between La Brasserie, Terrace Lounge & Main Kitchen, and all other related kitchens to assure maximum efficiency.
- Responsible for the ordering and requesting of fruits and vegetables in a daily basis.
- Ensure all fruits and vegetables received are washed, clean and sanitized and stored in the corresponding storage.
- Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
- MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
- Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
- Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.
- A competitive salary.
- A Career development.
- Health insurance.
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Management and Manufacturing
- Industries Hospitality
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#J-18808-LjbffrExecutive Sous Chef
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**Job Number** 25106018
**Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary
**Location** W Riyadh - KAFD, Area 1 Al Aqeeq Street Financial District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia, 13519VIEW ON MAP ( Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management
**JOB SUMMARY**
Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while assisting in leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maximizing the financial performance in all areas of responsibility. Assists in supervising all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced. Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. Areas of responsibility comprise overseeing all food preparation areas (e.g., banquets, room service, restaurants, bar/lounge and employee cafeteria) and all support areas (e.g., dish room and purchasing) as applicable.
**CANDIDATE PROFILE**
**Education and Experience**
- High school diploma or GED; 6 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
OR
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**
**Assisting in Leading Kitchen Operations for Property**
- Provides direction for all day-to-day operations.
- Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence or determine appropriate replacement to fill gaps.
- Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
- Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
- Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
- Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
- Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
- Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.
- Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door" policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
- Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
- Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
**Setting and Maintaining Goals for Culinary Function and Activities**
- Develops and implements guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving areas.
- Establishes goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
- Communicates the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety.
- Manages department controllable expenses including food cost, supplies, uniforms and equipment.
- Participates in the budgeting process for areas of responsibility.
- Knows and implements the brand's safety standards.
**Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met**
- Provides direction for menu development.
- Monitors the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
- Determines how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.
- Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
- Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
- Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
- Ensures employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications.
- Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
- Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
**Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service**
- Provides and supports service behaviors that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
- Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
- Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
- Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
- Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
- Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service. Establishes guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters. Ensures employees receive on-going training to understand guest expectations.
- Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.
**Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities**
- Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.
- Trains kitchen associates on the fundamentals of good cooking and excellent plate presentations.
- Administers the performance appraisal process for direct report managers.
- Interacts with the Banquet Chef and Catering department on training regarding food knowledge and menu composition.
- Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and or managers.
- Manages employee progressive discipline procedures for areas of responsibility.
- Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and supports the Peer Review Process.
**Additional Responsibilities**
- Provides information to executive teams, managers and supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated?Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._
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