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Join the Culinary Team as Head Chef at Jumeirah The Red Sea

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality, offers a unique opportunity for a Head Chef to join our Pool & Grill Kitchen team. This position is critical in maintaining our reputation for culinary excellence and innovative menu creation.

Main Responsibilities:

• Create innovative and diverse menus that reflect culinary trends and dietary preferences.
• Oversee all aspects of food preparation, ensuring consistency, freshness, and adherence to established recipes and standards.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff, assigning tasks and providing training.
• Manage food inventory levels and monitor stock rotation to minimize waste.
• Analyze food costs and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain a clean working environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Catering, Hospitality, or relevant field.
• 10+ years of international experience in five-star hotels or restaurants.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

What We Offer:
Generous benefits, reduced hotel rates globally, and opportunities for career advancement with one of the most luxurious hospitality brands.

Join the Culinary Team at Jumeirah Red Sea as an Executive Chef!
In this key role, you will oversee all kitchen operations to ensure the highest standards of food preparation and presentation, maintaining quality and consistency across all dishes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing kitchen staff, providing training and motivation to enhance productivity and morale.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety standards, implementing hygiene practices, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Managing food inventory, monitoring stock rotation, and controlling food costs.
• Establishing relationships with suppliers for high-quality ingredients and managing procurement processes.
• Conducting menu costing analysis and developing budget plans to achieve financial goals.

Requirements:
We seek a candidate with over 10 years of international experience in five-star hotels and restaurants. Your qualifications should include:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for data-driven decision-making.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with effective project management abilities.
• Adept in problem-solving and delivering innovative solutions.

Benefits:
We offer attractive employee benefits, generous food and beverage discounts, and reduced hotel rates across our global properties.

About Jumeirah
Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates a portfolio of 31 exceptional properties across 13 countries in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and since then the brand has become known for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels, and exclusive branded residences. Jumeirah is synonymous with Arabian luxury hospitality and the ability to craft distinctive, purposeful experiences for the world’s most discerning travellers.

About the Job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head Chef to join the Italian - Mediterranean Kitchen team at Jumeirah The Red Sea. The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• Create innovative and diverse menus that reflect culinary trends, dietary preferences, and the restaurant's concept, ensuring a balance of flavors, textures, and presentation.
• Oversee all aspects of food preparation, ensuring consistency, freshness, and adherence to established recipes and standards.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff, including chefs, cooks, and kitchen assistants, assigning tasks, providing training, and ensuring smooth operations during service.
• Manage food inventory levels, monitor stock rotation, and minimize waste by implementing effective inventory control measures.
• Monitor food costs, analyze variances, and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or guest satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and hygiene practices to maintain a clean and safe working environment.

About You
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Catering, Hospitality or any other relevant field.
• Possess 10+ years of international experience in a five-star hotel and restaurants.
• Demonstrate problem solving skills.
• Hold strong leadership and team management skills.
• Possess Software competencies – Microsoft Office programs (Advanced).

About the Benefits
Besides generous F&B benefits and reduced hotel rates across our hotels globally, this role has excellent employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant who likes to associate her/himself with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.