Chef de Cuisine - Banquet Kitchen
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About the Role
Rosewood Abu Dhabi is seeking a Banquet & Catering Chef to lead culinary operations for all banquet events, conferences, and VIP delegations. You will ensure each menu reflects luxury and creativity, managing kitchen operations to the highest standards.
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Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and organize all banquet and catering kitchen operations to the highest professional and safety standards.
- Ensure consistent excellence in food quality, taste, temperature, and presentation across all banquet offerings.
- Coordinate daily production plans, ordering, and purchasing requirements with the Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef.
- Schedule, supervise, and train culinary associates to support efficient, high volume production.
- Conduct daily briefings and maintain clear communication with internal teams and event stakeholders.
- Oversee proper use, maintenance, and sanitation of all kitchen equipment and ensure HACCP compliance.
Requirements
- 10–15 years of culinary experience in luxury hotels or high profile banquet and catering environments.
- Highly skilled in international banquet cuisine, buffet production, large scale plating, and live cooking stations.
- Strong leadership capabilities, empowering teams through coaching, training, and clear communication.
- Meticulous, organized, and able to manage high volume production while maintaining exceptional standards.
- Solid knowledge of HACCP and uphold the highest levels of food safety and hygiene.
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YOUR ROLE
- As Banquet & Catering Chef, you will lead the full culinary operation for all banquet events, conferences, weddings, social occasions, VIP delegations, and outside catering.
- You will ensure each menu, buffet, plated service, and live station reflects Rosewood’s signature style — luxury, creativity, and A Sense of Place®.
- Your role directly shapes the guest experience for some of the hotel’s most high‑impact events and contributes to the reputation of Rosewood Abu Dhabi as a leading destination for exceptional banquet cuisine.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE THE PLACE
- Lead, manage, and organize all banquet and catering kitchen operations to the highest professional and safety standards.
- Ensure consistent excellence in food quality, taste, temperature, and presentation across all banquet offerings.
- Coordinate daily production plans, ordering, and purchasing requirements with the Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef.
- Schedule, supervise, and train culinary associates to support efficient, high‑volume production.
- Conduct daily briefings and maintain clear communication with internal teams and event stakeholders.
- Oversee proper use, maintenance, and sanitation of all kitchen equipment and ensure HACCP compliance.
COULD THIS BE YOU?
- You bring 10–15 years of culinary experience in luxury hotels or high‑profile banquet and catering environments.
- You are highly skilled in international banquet cuisine, buffet production, large‑scale plating, and live cooking stations.
- You have strong leadership capabilities, empowering teams through coaching, training, and clear communication.
- You are meticulous, organized, and able to manage high‑volume production while maintaining exceptional standards.
- You possess solid knowledge of HACCP and uphold the highest levels of food safety and hygiene.
- You thrive in fast‑paced environments and can adapt to changing event schedules and operational demands.
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