Executive Head Chef

6 hours ago


Manama, Manama, Bahrain SOFITEL Full time

**About Sofitel Hotels and Resorts**

Sofitel is a luxurious hospitality brand that offers exceptional experiences for guests around the world. With a rich history dating back to 1961, our hotels are renowned for their elegant design, fine dining options, and personalized service.

We are currently seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine / Sous Chef to join our team at one of our Mediterranean/Greek properties. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to take on a key leadership role in our kitchen and contribute to delivering exceptional culinary experiences for our guests.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3-4 years of experience from a luxury background, with a proven track record of excellence in food quality, menu development, and team management. A passion for food, creativity, and leadership skills are essential for this role. In addition, the candidate should be able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety, and adhere to our company's health and safety protocols.

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated individual who can lead our culinary team to achieve outstanding results. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality of food served, implementing new menu items, and training and developing their team members. They will also be expected to communicate effectively with colleagues, manage inventory, and control outlet food costs through menu engineering and production efficiencies.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Develop and implement new menu items and dishes to enhance our culinary offerings.
  • Manage and motivate a team of chefs and kitchen staff to deliver exceptional results.
  • Ensure consistency in food preparation and presentation according to our property recipes and standards.
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen, adhering to our company's protocols.
  • Control outlet food costs through menu engineering and production efficiencies.
  • Coach and mentor sous chefs and other culinary colleagues.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A minimum of 3-4 years of experience from a luxury background.
  • Diploma certification in a culinary discipline (an asset).
  • A passion for food and creativity.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package, free accommodation, transportation, visa/work permit, medical health insurance, and employee benefit card offering discounted rates worldwide for you and your family. You will also have access to learning programs designed to sharpen your skills, as well as opportunities for career development and national/international promotion.

Other Information

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented professional to take on a key leadership role in our kitchen and contribute to delivering exceptional culinary experiences for our guests. If you are passionate about food, leadership, and delivering exceptional results, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.


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