At Jumeirah, we are committed to encouraging and developing our colleagues in world class environments. We value diversity and equal opportunity, employing over 10,000 colleagues from over 90 different countries including locations in Asia Pacific, CIS, Central Asia, Western and Eastern Europe, South America, Africa, USA and the Middle East. – -Al Qasr means ‘The Palace’ – - and is the centre -piece of Madinat Jumeirah and is designed to reflect a Sheikh’s summer residence. Approached via a tree -lined avenue, adorned with beautifully sculpted Arabian horses, Al Qasr is simply breathtaking – a tribute to age -old architectural styles of majestic elegance. – -An exciting new opening has arisen for an experienced Chef de Cuisine to look after our lovely Spanish Restaurant Al Hambra which covers around 100 meals per night. – - – - You will have a professional and established team of six people reporting to you and you will report to the Executive Chef.Your key role will be to assist the Executive Chef in setting and maintaining the Madinat Jumeirah standards. – - – - – - You will achieve this by ensuring that the operation runs smoothly by optimising the use of materials and manpower and thereby maximising revenue and guest satisfaction.Your – -main duties will include supervising the colleagues in the kitchen, attending daily – -internal meetings and showing that you – -are planning for the coming days, planning menus and compiling recipes, carrying out – -regular inspections in order to ensure that all food is stored in compliance with – -Health and Safety – -Regulations, running the hot plate during service – -periods and conducting training when required to kitchen colleagues. – -Having completed a recognised Chef Apprenticeship or at least one years’ professional training in the kitchen, you must be able to demonstrate at least two years proven experience of working as a Chef de Cuisine in a high quality outlet which produces first class cuisine. – - – -You will be a highly driven and motivated individual who has a passion for Spanish Tapas cuisine. – - With a good working knowledge of HACCP you will be comfortable leading from the front and mentoring your colleagues in order to ensure that the highest standards of health and safety, quality assurance and hygiene wise are adhered to at all times.You will also – -be required to – -produce Spanish – -recipes and devise attractive Tapas menus so – -this position will suit a naturally creative individual with a straight forward and logical approach to their work.With a good command of the English language, verbal and written, you will also have a working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word and – -Excel.This position offers a highly competitive salary and package which includes; your own single room accommodation/live out allowance, free transport to and from your place of work, uniform, laundry services, meals during working hours, annual flight ticket, medical and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, retail and leisure discounts, 50% discount off Jumeirah F&B Outlets and reduced hotel rates.