A luxury hospitality brand for modern travellers, Anantara connects guests to genuine places, people and stories through personal experiences and providing heartfelt hospitality in the world’s most exciting destinations. From pristine islands and tropical beaches to cosmopolitan cities, tranquil deserts and lush jungles, Anantara welcomes guests for journeys rich in discovery.

We are looking for a Mediterranean Chef de Cuisine for a busy beach side restaurant at Anantara The Palm Dubai UAE

As the name suggest the restaurant is on the beach in this resort property and operated in conjunction with Solutions Leisure Group

The restaurant is very busy with an average 300 + guest per day with a little more at peak periods.

The restaurant including the kitchen will be revamped and remodeled in stages over the next 6-8 months to ensure the functionality of the space in line with the volume of guests

A team of 14 Chefs inc the CDC in the Kitchen which will potentially raise to 17 in the future

We are looking for an individual who is not afraid of volume but also understands quality, the food is simple, balanced, and tasty, due to the nature and speed of the service, the service is fast and intense

• Must have at least 2 years’ experience as a CDC in a busy kitchen
• Strong Mediterranean / European culinary skills
• Preferably European Trained altohugh Not Essential
• Experience in a quality independent dining operation or reputable 5-star hotel
• Strong Leadership Skills and be Hands on
• Understanding of Food Safety & Kitchen Hygiene
• Basic understanding of kitchen finance related topics such as food cost , payroll ect
• Able to work under pressure - The restaurant is very busy 300-400 covers per day
• Flexible Work Attitude
• Able lead by example, with a strong sense of ownership
• Quality focused on all aspects of their work-related duties
• Able to interact with customers and have an outgoing personality
• Have a good command of English
•  A stable career history
• Can adapt culturally to working in Dubai if not already based in the UAE