Job Title: Head Chef Job Summary: The Head Chef is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the kitchen, including menu planning, food preparation, and kitchen staff management. This role requires a high level of culinary expertise, creativity and leadership. **Key Responsibilities:** 1. **Menu Planning and Development:** - Create and update menus that reflect culinary trends, dietary needs.. - Develop new recipes and dishes, ensuring high quality and taste. 2. **Food Preparation and Cooking:** - Supervise and actively participate in food preparation, cooking, and presentation. - Ensure that all dishes meet quality and presentation standards. 3. **Kitchen Staff Management:** - Recruit, train, and manage kitchen staff, including cooks, sous chefs, and kitchen assistants. - Set performance expectations, provide feedback, and handle staff scheduling. 4. **Inventory Management:** - Maintain inventory control for food and kitchen supplies. - Order and manage supplies, ensuring cost-effectiveness and freshness. 5. **Quality and Hygiene:** - Ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation regulations. - Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation. 7. **Innovation and Creativity:** - Stay updated on culinary trends and incorporate innovative cooking techniques and ingredients into the menu. - Periodically introduce special dishes or themed menus. 8. **Compliance and Safety:** - Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. - Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment. **Qualifications:** - Culinary degree or relevant culinary certification. - Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar senior culinary role. - Knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation, and kitchen management. - Leadership skills and the ability to mentor and manage a kitchen team. - Strong communication and organizational skills. - Creativity and the ability to develop and present unique dishes. - Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment. **Preferred Qualifications:** - Certification in food safety and sanitation. - Previous experience in a high-end or fine dining establishment. - Familiarity with dietary restrictions and special diets. Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fujairah: Planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Job Type: Full-time Application Deadline: 15/11/2023