Demi Chef de Partie – Levantine Cuisine | Upcoming Seasonal Opportunities Full-time

At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy™, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.

Gleaming in the vibrant heart of New Dubai, enveloped in private sands and luxuriant gardens, One&Only Royal Mirage is a sanctuary of traditional splendour where indulgence and excitement gloriously combine. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality levels of kitchen production and presentation is always maintained at its highest level.
• Ensure the kitchen and working areas are always thoroughly clean.
• Ensure all mise- en place is correctly prepared prior to commencing of service.
• Demonstrate excellent product knowledge of all food and special functions held at the resort.
• Participate in the service of any special functions or events organized by the resort.
• Coordinate functions and activities with the F&B department.
• Establish and maintain smooth work relationships in the kitchen.
• Ensure the outlet food cost is always maintained.
• Conduct regular checks on all food products for any expired item.
• Ensure all food products are labeled according to requirement.
• Ensure that equipment is cleaned, when necessary or according to their schedules.
• Supervise the undertaking of physical asset inventories on scheduled month.
• Maintain and create a working environment that reflects a sense of place.
• Train and motivate all subordinates to ensure resorts standards are maintained.
• Assist supervisors in generating work schedules for kitchen personnel, according to forecasted demand requirements.
• Delegate responsibilities to staff and ensure tasks are completed on a timely manner.
• Handle any guest’s complaint in a professional manner, as per resort’s Policy & Procedure (service recovery).
• Ensure that disciplinary actions are taken, when necessary, according to resort’s policies.
• Perform any additional or special duties, as directed by a superior.
• Maintain the highest level of personal hygiene and always grooming, as per standard.
• Practice proper telephone etiquette with colleagues and resort’s guests.
• Attend all training carried out by the Training Department.
• Ensure that all channels of communication are respected, and information is disseminated to the correct receivers.
• Ensure excellent communication and working relationships with colleagues are maintained and contribute to the team spirit.
• Ensure that a safe, hygienically fit working environment is always maintained and reports any concerns or faults immediately to the immediate supervisor.
• Remain updated on all resort happenings, including guests in-house, arrivals and departures, as well as daily events.
• Exhibit an outstanding knowledge of the One & Only Resort.
• Understand and apply the resort’s Policies & Procedures, including during emergency situations.
• Conduct a monthly communication meeting.
• Conduct a daily briefing prior to service.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed, in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure all fixed assets are well maintained.
• Demonstrate knowledge and interest in goals and objectives of the One & Only brand.
• Ensure all activities are carried out honestly, ethically and within the parameters of the S.A Law.
• Ensure compliance with UAE hygiene regulations and HACCP/FSMS standards by maintaining strict cleanliness and food safety practices in all food handling areas.

Skills Competency Requirements:

• Culinary school diploma and/or 3 years work experience
• 5-star work experience
• Knowledge of Food Safety systems (HACCP)
• Basic English knowledge.

At One&Only creating JOY is at the forefront of everything we do. If you are the one to make every detail count & are bold to go beyond the obvious in every task assigned with positive energy & have the passion to make it happen, then we are looking for you.

We Thank You for your interest at Kerzner –One&Only Resorts. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories

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