The Luxury Collection
Additional Information Job Number 26087448 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates, 118887VIEW ON MAP Schedule Full Time Located Remotely? N Position Type Non-Management START YOUR JOURNEY WITH US Can you imagine waking up to the sound of silence where the horizon stretches endlessly and the desert whispers stories of centuries past? Welcome to Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, a timeless sanctuary hidden among the rolling dunes of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Here, every sunrise paints the sands in gold, and every moment invites you to slow down and reconnect with nature, with purpose, and with yourself. Among lush palm groves and desert wildlife, our 42 private pool villas offer a world apart, a place where luxury feels natural and authenticity breathes in every detail, from handcrafted interiors to views that blur the line between sky and earth. Our story is one of heritage, passion, and belonging, and now, it could be yours too. Join a team that brings the spirit of Arabia to life, crafting experiences as unforgettable as the desert itself. Love What You Do Even More At Marriott, we believe exceptional guest experiences begin with how we treat our associates. At Al Maha, you’ll become part of a close-knit family that values passion, purpose, and pride in what we do. We’re looking for talented and dedicated individuals to join our team, and in return, we offer you the following: • A career with limitless horizons, from the golden dunes of Al Maha to over 8,000 Marriott hotels worldwide, where new opportunities await. • Professional growth and mentorship guided by some of the region’s most accomplished hoteliers. • Competitive salary and benefits, including on-property accommodation and full-board meals. • Exclusive Marriott privileges, discounted stays and dining, plus special rates for friends and family. • Comprehensive medical and life insurance coverage. • All the tools, resources, and support you need to excel every day. OUR EXPECTATIONS FROM THE ROLE: Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers. Determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served. Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared. Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items. Prepare special meals or substitute items. Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks. Provide cooks with needed items. Monitor stock of kitchen supplies and food. Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program and food products. Ensure the quality of the food items and notify manager if a product does not meet specifications. Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance is clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Address guests’ service needs. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors. SCOPE / BUSINESS CONTEXT • A Full Time position based at Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa, The Luxury Collection. • Number of Direct Reports – 5-10 • Titles of Direct Reports – DCDP, Commis CANDIDATE PROFILE Experience: • 5 Years Skills and Knowledge • N/A Education or Certification • N/A • Ensure the quality of the food items and notify manager if a product does not meet specifications. • Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Chef to ensure optimum service to guests. • Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared and the portions that are served in to control food waste and ensure that good food is not thrown away. • Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food using thermostats and thermometers, including monitoring freezer systems, such as fans, drains, and doors, for proper operation, and report issues or problems to facility management. • Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers to prepare foods. • Report maintenance issues immediately to appropriate personnel (i.e., management or maintenance). • Inform Chef of any excess food items that can be used in daily specials or elsewhere. • Maintain food logs for all food products (e.g., production charts). SPECIFIC DUTIES The following are specific responsibilities and contributions critical to the successful performance of the position: General Kitchen Sanitation and Maintenance • Wash and disinfect kitchen area including tables, tools, knives, and equipment to ensure sanitary conditions and meet the departmental standards, including using sanitizers required by health department. • Set-up and break down work station with required mien place, tools, equipment and supplies, ensuring items are to established specs, ensuring adequate fill of containers, storing items appropriately, and cleaning station as appropriate. • Follow and ensure compliance with sanitation and cleaning procedures and pest control guidelines, reporting pest control issues to appropriate personnel. Food Safety • Follow appropriate personal hygiene procedures to ensure food served to guests is safe for consumption, including disinfecting hands prior to handling food and wearing a hat/hairnet and proper footwear. • Follow and ensure compliance with food safety and handling policies and procedures, such as product rotation, First In-First Out (FIFO); dating, labeling, cleaning, and organizing coolers/freezers/storage areas; and Cold Chain compliance, across all food-related departments and areas. • Prepare all potentially hazardous foods at the correct temperature according to the HACCP guidelines. • Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program compliance (e.g., A1, A2, A3 etc.). • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of company Food Safety Programs within assigned area of responsibility, as well as Dubai Municipality standards. • Follow guidelines and checklists related to PIC (Person in charge) • Support initiatives related to food safety. • Report any guest complaints or other issues related to food safety to the culinary management. • S
Experience: 5 Years
Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers. Determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served. Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared. Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items. Prepare special meals or substitute items. Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks. Provide cooks with needed items. Monitor stock of kitchen supplies and food. Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program and food products. Ensure the quality of the food items and notify manager if a product does not meet specifications. Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance is clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Address guests’ service needs. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
AED 10,000 – 15,000/mo