Executive Chef
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About the Role
SugarMoo in Dubai is looking for an Executive Chef to manage kitchen operations, prepare high-quality food, and lead the culinary team. Responsibilities include menu development, cost control, food safety compliance, and staff supervision.
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Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and supervise all food production
- Develop menus, recipes, and seasonal specials
- Ensure food quality, consistency, presentation, and portion control
- Lead, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff
- Manage kitchen operations and maintain a productive work environment
- Monitor food costs, labor costs, inventory, and purchasing
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards
- Minimize food waste and maximize kitchen efficiency
- Maintain kitchen equipment and report maintenance needs
- Coordinate with management to achieve operational and financial goals
- Handle guest feedback and maintain high customer satisfaction
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years of culinary experience, including leadership experience
- Strong cooking, leadership, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of food safety and kitchen management
- Experience with cakes and pastries (preferred)
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Job Summary
- The Executive Chef is responsible for managing all kitchen operations while actively preparing and cooking high quality food. This role ensures excellent food quality, efficient kitchen operations, cost control, food safety compliance, and the effective leadership of the culinary team.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and supervise all food production.
- Develop menus, recipes, and seasonal specials.
- Ensure food quality, consistency, presentation, and portion control.
- Lead, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff.
- Manage kitchen operations and maintain a productive work environment.
- Monitor food costs, labor costs, inventory, and purchasing.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
- Minimize food waste and maximize kitchen efficiency.
- Maintain kitchen equipment and report maintenance needs.
- Coordinate with management to achieve operational and financial goals.
- Handle guest feedback and maintain high customer satisfaction.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years of culinary experience, including leadership experience.
- Strong cooking, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of food safety and kitchen management.
Skills
- Hands on cooking
- Leadership
- Menu planning
- Cost control
- Inventory management
- Food safety
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
Experience
- Cakes and Pastries: 5 years (Preferred)
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