Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Required Head Chef - The One

Are you an experienced Senior Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef hungry for the challenge of taking charge of your own kitchen? Are you a confident, self-motivated leader with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage every aspect of the kitchen operation? Then you might be THE One! Energetic and adaptable with the capacity to multi task and stay calm under pressure, you will be responsible for the preparation and creative presentation of gourmet food in our busy in-store restaurant kitchen, in addition to assisting with the implementation of new menus, systems and seasonal promotions. You should also have the talent to coach and develop a team to achieve the highest standards of food and service. Does this whet your appetite?

Required Skills and Qualifications:
    A recognized qualification in Culinary or Hospitality Studies.
    A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in a reputable European-style restaurant preparing international cuisine.
    Fluent in both spoken and written English.
    Customer focused and sales driven with the ability to achieve targets.
    Experience in purchasing, stock management and cost control with the capacity to build effective supplier relationships.
    HACCP certified or trained in a similar international food safety standard.
    Ability to plan, organize and supervise resources and operations within specified timeframes while maintaining kitchen ‘Standards of Practice’.
    Computer literate with a working knowledge of Word and Excel.
    Flexibility to work on a rotating roster that includes weekends and evening shifts.

Advantages:
    Trained in a five-star hotel kitchen.
    Experience working in fine dining.
    Experience working in Kuwait or elsewhere in the Middle East.

Send your CV and cover letter, stating clearly which position you are applying for, to jobs.kw@theone.com

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