Rosewood Jeddah
Executive Chef jobs in Saudi Arabia
You are a person that is enthusiastic, passionate, confident and open-minded with creativity and internationally savvy. He/ she is capable to work independently but also a diplomatic, discreet and reliable team player. Additionally, having good communication and interpersonal skill while taking feedback positively. This role also requires organizational and management skills with strong leadership and training techniques.
Job Requirements
Overview/Basic Function
Responsible for all kitchen operations to ensure culinary excellence in preparation and presentation of food products.
Qualifications
Experience: Minimum eight years’ kitchen experience in a luxury or ultra-luxury environment. Minimum five years experience in a similar position with a 5-star or 5-diamond property.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, hotel management, business or a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
General Skills: Must be able to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy; prioritize, organize and follow-up; be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment; follow directions thoroughly; understand a guest’s service needs; work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team; work with minimal supervision; maintain the confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data.
Technical Skills: Demonstrated project management experience in organizing, planning and executing large-scale projects from conception through implementation; demonstrated experience in leading and developing people; strong verbal and written communication skills for the purpose of presenting and discussing technical information to establish rapport and/or influence and gain understanding of others; knowledge of hotel/resort operations management to include quality, operations, and marketing/sales principles; knowledge of and experience with luxury/ultra-luxury market niche required; demonstrated knowledge of hospitality systems and software; understanding of hospitality industry trends, performance metrics and verbiage; and, solid understanding of financial analysis (profit/loss, cash flow, etc.) in order to drive revenue and make decisions affecting the finances of the business.