Job description
We are hiring an Executive Chef to join our Client Team in Egypt. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in both standalone restaurants and hotel culinary environments, with a proven ability to balance innovation, quality, and operational efficiency
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop signature dishes and concepts, incorporating both international and Lebanese/Mediterranean influences.
- Innovate menu offerings regularly based on seasonality, customer feedback, and food trends.
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency in quality, presentation, and hygiene.
- Monitor food costs and maintain cost-effective operations without compromising standards.
- Ensure all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP protocols are followed rigorously.
- Lead, mentor, and train the culinary brigade, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Recruit and develop chefs from diverse backgrounds while maintaining a high-performing team.
- Conduct regular briefings, performance reviews, and training sessions.
- Collaborate with the F&B and hotel teams to ensure a seamless dining experience for guests.
- Interact with guests as needed to gather feedback and promote signature dishes and events.
- Support marketing teams with culinary content, events, and brand activations.
- Leverage experience from standalone restaurants to infuse creativity and independence into the hotel’s dining concepts.
- Apply knowledge of market dynamics, customer preferences, and P&L responsibility developed through standalone operations.
Skills
Education: Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts or related field.
Experience: Proven experience (minimum 10 years) in upscale or luxury hotel kitchens and standalone restaurant environments.
Skills & Abilities:
- Experience in sales (preferably in auto parts or a related industry).
- Strong understanding of Lebanese, Mediterranean, and international cuisines.
- Fluent in English; Arabic is an asset.
- Strong leadership, financial acumen, and organizational skills.
- Ability to thrive under pressure and deliver excellence in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
