Head Chef

José Pizarro Group

Remuneration and benefits

· Net Monthly Basic Salary: AED 12,500 (£2,798.84 approx.)

· Monthly Transportation Allowance: AED 500 (£111.00 approx.)

· Monthly Live Out Allowance: AED 5,000 (£1,110.00 approx.)

· If hired from outside UAE and upon arrival to the country, candidate will be accommodated in the hotel for a limited period of time till securing own house outside

· Monthly Service Charge: varies according to business level but average of AED 400

· Mobile: provided by the Hotel with SIM card

· F&B Incentive Scheme

· Working Hours per week: 48 hours, 5 days a week

· Flight Entitlement: Annual economy class flight ticket allowance to home city destination

· Medical Benefits: Provided health insurance as per company policy

· Annual Leave: 22 working days per year

· Gratuity Accruals: Effective upon completion of first year of service, 21 days salary for each completed year

· Employment Visa & Residence: covered by the hotel

· Hilton Discounts: Rooms & F&B worldwide

· Laundry Services provided

· Duty Meals: provided by the Hotel

Essential Functions

· Supervise the entire operation of the kitchen, delegate responsibilities to the team members effectively.

· Ensure that the performance and appearance of the team is up to the standards set by the hotel.

· Responsible for maintaining the gross profit set by the hotel.

· To set up control systems to assure quality and portion consistency.

· To check that food cost remains at the level set by the management.

· Menu planning

· Responsible food preparation, hiring, hygiene and cleanliness

· Conduct ongoing training of the staff.

· Check on kitchen equipment and issue orders for maintenance or repairs when necessary. Inspect storerooms, refrigerators, washing areas and receiving areas constantly. Involved in the actual/budgeted food sales figures and be involved in the annual budget.

· Contribute ideas and suggestions to enhance operational / environmental procedures in the resort.

· To maintain a high customer service focus by approaching your job with the customers always in mind.

· To have a positive impact, taking personal responsibility and initiative to resolve issues, always clearly communicating with both customers and colleagues

· To be motivated and committed, approaching all tasks with enthusiasm and seizing opportunities to learn new skills or knowledge in order to improve your personal performance.

· To be flexible, responding quickly and positively to changing requirements including the performance of any tasks requested of you.

· To maintain high team focus by showing co-operation and support to colleagues in the pursuit of team goals.

· To contribute ideas and suggestions to enhance operational/environmental procedures in the Hotel.

· To actively promote the services and facilities of the Hotel to guests and suppliers of the Hotel.

· To perform all duties and responsibilities in a manner that ensures your safety and that of others in your workplace.

Other duties

· Assimilate into The Hilton Family PRIDE/CARE culture through understanding, supporting and participating in all elements of PRIDE/CARE. Demonstrate working knowledge of the service standards.

· SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

· The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job:

· Culinary Degree preferred

· Experience in 5-star hotel operations or equivalent stand-alone restaurant operations preferred

· Good background on classic and contemporary cuisine

· Good team leader and motivated

· Creative and aware of new food trends

· Experience working with Spanish cuisine essential

· Hands on personality

· Flexible to adjust to local working environment

· Good team player

· Fluent in Spanish preferred

This really is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful, vibrant and fascinating organisation at a time of amazing growth and considerable development.

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