Company DescriptionA luxury hospitality brand for modern travellers, Anantara connects guests to genuine places, people and stories through personal experiences and providing heartfelt hospitality in the worlds most exciting destinations. From pristine islands and tropical beaches to cosmopolitan cities, tranquil deserts and lush jungles, Anantara welcomes guests for journeys rich in discovery.As Chef de Cuisine you will be completely responsible for directing, training, supervising, planning and coordinating all areas within the culinary department, including any projects requested by the Resident Manager, Director of F&B, or Executive Chef. You should be comfortable in leading and managing the kitchen team, and will provide support and training on an ongoing basis. It will be your responsibility to ensure only the highest quality of food & beverage for our guests through meticulous consistency, taste and presentation of all dishes. Additionally you will monitor the food inventory on a monthly basis, maintaining proper control of orders and purchases and ensuring that all deliveries are received and handled efficiently and in line with hotel standards. You will review the food cost analysis on a daily basis to ensure that it is in line with the budget, with the goal of securing profit margins while maintaining the Corporate image of the Company at all times. You will also oversee the cleanliness and hygiene of all kitchen spaces and procedures.Qualifications
Must have at least 2 years experience as a CDC in a busy kitchen
Strong Mediterranean / European culinary skills
Preferably European Trained altohugh Not Essential
Experience in a quality independent dining operation or reputable 5-star hotel
Strong Leadership Skills and be Hands on
Understanding of Food Safety & Kitchen Hygiene
Basic understanding of kitchen finance related topics such as food cost , payroll ect
Abel to work under pressure - The restaurant is very busy 300-400 covers per day
Flexible Work Attitude
Able lead by example, with a strong sense of ownership
Quality focused on all aspects of their work-related duties
Able to interact with customers and have an outgoing personality
Have a good command of English
A stable career history
Can adapt culturally to working in Dubai if not already based in the UAE