
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
Requirements
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:
- Variety of Culinary experiences in various cuisines, dining styles and ethnic fare, especially Middle Eastern, European and Asian influences
- Knowledge of large-scale food and beverage operations
- Able to work in high stress, demanding atmosphere with an international staff
