- Full-Time
- Permanent
- FAIRMONT
- Culinary
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Fairmont Bab Al Bahr - Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Chef de Cuisine - Banquets
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Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is a 5-star Abu Dhabi beach resort with a stunning setting on Abu Dhabi Creek. Our luxurious urban hideaway offers unparalleled panoramas over the glittering white-marble minarets of iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Alongside exquisite restaurants and bars, Fairmont Abu Dhabi boasts 366 spacious rooms, suites and a villa. Designed with discerning business and leisure guests in mind, our incomparable facilities include a private beach, pool, meeting rooms, and a magnificent ballroom for lavish celebrations.
The Chef de Cuisine – Banquets is responsible for overseeing all banquet kitchen operations at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr. This role ensures the highest quality of food production, menu development, and efficient execution of large-scale events. The Chef de Cuisine will lead a team of culinary professionals, maintain high hygiene and safety standards, and collaborate with other departments to deliver exceptional banquet experiences.
Oversee all aspects of banquet kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, consistency, and presentation meet Fairmont’s high standards.
Develop and refine banquet menus in collaboration with the Executive Chef, considering guest preferences, seasonality, and cost efficiency.
Ensure timely and efficient preparation of meals for large-scale events, maintaining impeccable presentation and flavor profiles.
Innovate new dishes and culinary techniques to enhance the banquet dining experience.
Lead, train, and mentor the banquet kitchen team, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide coaching to enhance team efficiency and skills.
Plan and coordinate kitchen staff schedules to ensure seamless operations during banquet events.
Manage food costs and inventory control for banquet operations, ensuring optimal use of ingredients and resources.
Work closely with the banquet service team to ensure seamless coordination between kitchen and event operations.
Ensure timely execution of banquet functions, adapting to last-minute changes or guest preferences with professionalism.
Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role within a luxury hotel or high-end banquet operation.
Strong expertise in large-scale culinary operations, menu planning, and event execution.
Proven leadership skills with experience managing a diverse kitchen team.
Extensive knowledge of international cuisines, buffet setups, and plated banquet services.
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities, with the capability to handle multiple events simultaneously.
Strong understanding of cost control, inventory management, and purchasing.
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