Job Description

About Obeli Obeli is an exploration of the the new world cuisine as we know—and consume—it today. Exploring how foods around the world developed from mixing the old and the new, and how many of the tastiest dishes and desserts came to be associated with Dubai's Palette. Taking the ingredients and methods used in diverse kitchens and applying them to dishes that resonate with the customers. Obeli is refreshing familiar recipes with new ingredients, surprising by using ingredients in unexpected dessert formats. Stressing freshness, lightness, and clarity of flavor. Keywords: new world, contemporary, fusion, casual dining, breakfast, brunch, speciality coffee

• Creating new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers

• Decorating pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting

• Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes

• Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers

• Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting

• Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget

• Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking

• Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently

• Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel

• Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards

• Controlling and directing the food preparation process and any other relative activities

• Constructing menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings

• Approving and "polishing" dishes before they reach the customer

• Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages

• Arrange for repairs when necessary

• Remedy any problems or defects

• Be fully in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff

• Oversee the work of subordinates

• Estimate staff's workload and compensations

• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards

• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers

Requirements

• Proven experience as Head Chef with at least 5 years working experience in UAE

• Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management

• Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress

• Outstanding communication and leadership skills

• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes

• Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)

• Credentials in health and safety training

• Degree in Culinary science or related certificate
• Highly motivated with positive attitude with a vibrant personality and drive to bring Obeli brand to life

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 24 months Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Pastry Chef: 5 years (Required)
• Dubai: 5 years (Required)