Lead Cook

About Us

As a leader in luxury retail in the Middle East, Al Tayer Group's retail division, Al Tayer Insignia, hosts a portfolio of some of the world’s best luxury brands in the fashion, jewellery, home and department store categories. Complementing its position in luxury retail, Al Tayer Insignia has also built new frontiers in lifestyle retail, representing leading brands in the Beauty, Home, Fashion and Hospitality sectors. Our brands include Bloomingdales, Harvey Nichols and Armani to name just a few!

Job Purpose
• To oversee the food preparation process and delivery for a specific section of the kitchen
Essential Roles and Responsibilities
Functional Roles and Responsibilities 
•    Supervise the food preparation process within section to ensure it is carried out as per the standard guidelines.
•    Monitor food quality and consistency to ensure food presented is of highest quality and standard as per the agreed menus & guidelines.
•    Allocate initial food preparation tasks to the team, whilst participating as required in the production, and in the final phases of preparation and presentation.
•    Guide junior staff to carry out the food preparation process in an efficient manner.
•    Instruct / train the kitchen team on routine procedures and supervise their tasks to ensure clarity and adherence.
•    Work efficiently to control wastage of food and non- food items.
•    Work within operational standards to ensure the kitchen and food preparation process remain within Company and Municipality guidelines.
•    Ensure that the highest standards of hygiene, cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen are maintained.
•    Possess complete and thorough knowledge of how to operate all kitchen equipment and machinery, including cleaning and maintenance practices.
•    Carry out additional tasks as instructed by management.
People Management Roles and Responsibilities