Corporate Chef

3 weeks ago

Mubarak AlKabeer, Kuwait Alliance International Consulting Firm Full time
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Recruiter: Nidhi Chakhaiyar - +91 92657 23772

Experience: Year

Openings: 1

Primary Responsibilities:

The Corporate Chef is directly responsible for implementing and upholding the culinary standards of the Seazen Group by overseeing the culinary operations of the units and external delivery catering. Responsible for supervising all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness.

  1. Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and culinary team.
  2. Execution of daily food service, quality, technique, portion, presentation and food cost control.
  3. Assist in identifying strategic projects with new and current customers.
  4. Lead in creating and presenting products, ideas, applications that meet key customer needs and expand the brand portfolio.
  5. Understand and work within identified financial parameters for product development.
  6. Research and communicate food trends to the organization and advocate for their application in product development to drive differentiation and quality.
  7. Understand Seazen's production capabilities and translate customer needs into key products.
  8. Work to optimize and enhance the flavor, texture and appearance of new and existing products.
  9. Support regional and national special events through sample preparation and customer interaction.
  10. Develop and conduct culinary training programs for R&D and operations department to enhance product knowledge, product applications, cooking and serving suggestions, plate presentations, etc.
  11. Estimate food consumption and requisition food purchase.
  12. Standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality.
  13. Responsible for continued growth of overall catering: cost, quality, presentation and innovation.
  14. Collaborate with top management on expense tracking for accurate financial projections.
  15. Responsible for all kitchen purchasing in Kuwait and all GCC branches.
  16. Ensure that appropriate sanitation, maintenance and safety standards are followed.
  17. Implement and maintain culinary excellence standards.
  18. Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise all culinary activities.
  19. Required to travel across GCC countries frequently.
Desired Skills:
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Positive attitude and team worker.
  • Self-motivated and a passion for hospitality.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills.
Experience Requirements:

Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar capacity.

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