Chef De Cuisine at Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre

A Chef de Cuisine at Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre, a Forbes Five-Star luxury hotel, is responsible for leading the culinary vision and operations of Bull & Bear Restaurant with creativity, precision, and uncompromising attention to detail. The role is instrumental in delivering an exceptional and sophisticated dining experience that reflects the distinctive heritage and elevated standards of the Waldorf Astoria brand.

What will I be doing?

The Chef de Cuisine leads Bull & Bear Restaurant’s culinary operations, working closely with the Executive Chef and F&D Operations team to maintain high standards of quality, safety and efficiency, while driving culinary excellence and supporting the restaurant’s business objectives. Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Commercial Performance

• Work with the Executive Chef to develop the kitchen’s business plan, considering market strategy, financial targets and business volumes, as well as customer and team member experience
• Review business results - including sales, food costs, profit margins, wastage, breakage, customer satisfaction - and take action with the restaurant management team to improve performance

Excellent Food

• Partner with the Executive Chef and F&D Operations team to create attractive F&D concepts, menus, products and promotions that drive revenue and profit
• Deliver delicious, high-quality, well-presented food to meet customers’ needs - and Instagram feeds!
• Support Hilton’s sustainability goals through local sourcing strategies, use of seasonal produce, minimizing food waste and efficient energy and water consumption.

Exceptional Customer Experiences

• Ensure the kitchen team prepare, present and deliver dishes on time, with pride and precision, to create exceptional customer experiences
• Make sure that food allergies, dietary requirements and customer modifications are treated with absolute seriousness and that all chefs are trained on correct food handling
• Review and act on customer feedback, taking prompt action to resolve customer complaints and improve loyalty

Great Working Environment