At Six Flags Qiddiya City, Chef De Cuisine will be responsible for leading and managing assigned team members of the culinary operations team within the park. This role requires a strong culinary background, creativity, and the ability to oversee a team of chefs and kitchen support staff.
Key Responsibilities:
▪ Develop and design menus that align culinary vision and brand.
▪ Oversee food preparation, cooking techniques, and presentation to ensure high-quality dishes.
▪ Manage kitchen operations, including inventory management, cost control, and food safety.
▪ Train and mentor culinary staff on proper cooking techniques and food handling procedures.
▪ Collaborate with other departments to coordinate and execute special events and promotions.
▪ Stay up to date with culinary trends and innovations and incorporate new ideas into menu development.
▪ Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
▪ Assist in establishing “make vs buy” guidelines for all ingredients, sub-recipes, and recipes for all units and production
schedules for Central Kitchen for SFTP and WTP.
▪ Assist in HACCP planning for F&B units, especially as it pertains to transfer for prepared foods to FOH.
▪ Mentor both culinary staff in the various unit kitchens to identify leaders, recruit from and promote to other kitchens as
aspirations and opportunities arise and skill sets align.
▪ Continually benchmark all aspects of the culinary world in and outside of the region for best practices.
▪ Adhere to Company policies and procedures with regards to behavior, performance and conduct whilst at work and when
using Company accommodation and other provided facilities.
▪ INSPECT what you EXPECT – LEAD by EXAMPLE
Education:
High School Certification
Culinary Degree or Similar work Experience
Food Manager Sanitation Certification from Accredited Program such as ServSafe or Highfield PIC.
Experience: 5-7 years of experience in a similar leadership role.
Experience in high volume kitchen environments-Hotels/Theme Parks/Sports and Entertainment sectors.
Skills: Familiar with BOH Inventory Management Software, Scheduling Software, POS systems
Familiar with Procurement processes, sourcing products, lead times.
Core Competencies: