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About the Role

Shangri-La Hotel in Jeddah is seeking a Chef De Cuisine to oversee kitchen operations. Located on the new Jeddah Waterfront along the Red Sea, the hotel offers a luxurious setting with innovative dining concepts. This is a full-time position based in Jeddah.

Role Overview

The Chef De Cuisine will be responsible for the overall operation of the Kitchen. The primary objectives are to ensure maximum guest satisfaction and quality, while maintaining profitability for the hotel. A key focus will be on upholding hygiene and cleanliness standards within the Kitchen to ensure food safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the consistency of preparations within the cold kitchen, ensuring product quality and adherence to standard recipes.
• Place orders for necessary products for events and verify their quality upon receipt.
• Prepare all cold food items according to established recipes, guidelines, and hotel standards.
• Ensure assigned work areas maintain appropriate par stock levels and supplies based on daily production sheets, menus, and banquet events.
• Maintain cleanliness and working condition of all refrigeration, equipment, storage, and working areas in compliance with health department regulations.
• Monitor and control proper product storage, including portion control, particularly for specific meat cuts, to maintain product quality.
• Delegate tasks and assist in the preparation of cold food items such as salads, sushi, cold cuts, and salad dressings.
• Prepare daily requisitions for supplies and food items required for production.
• Prepare all dishes following specified recipes and yield guides.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Solid experience as a Chef De Cuisine within hotel environments.
• Fluency in English is required.

Leadership and Skills

The ideal candidate will be a leader with the ability to effectively coach, train, and develop team members. Strong leadership qualities, self-motivation, and excellent communication skills are essential for this role.