Company description

Portaluna, a Morgans Originals hotel

Morgans Originals are original hotels with original stories. We stand for vibrancy, intrigue and iconic details, celebrating the feeling of an infinite Friday night, when anything can happen, no matter what day of the week it is. By balancing a refined outlook with the best lifestyle programming, we capture the excitement of being in-the-know — connecting people to the city, the culture and the moment.

This is an exciting new position within Ennismore’s growing portfolio of lifestyle brands, representing the first Morgans Originals hotel in Egypt.

Job description

Kitchen leadership:

• Lead and manage the kitchen team, including chefs, cooks, and support associates, ensuring high performance and adherence to kitchen standards.
• Supervise daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service and excellent food quality.
• Create and enforce kitchen protocols to ensure efficiency, cleanliness, and safety.

Menu development:

• Design, plan, and update menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients and ensuring they reflect the restaurant’s culinary concept.
• Develop new recipes and creative dishes to maintain variety and innovation.
• Ensure consistency in food preparation and presentation across all dishes.

Team management & training:

• Hire, train, and mentor kitchen team, ensuring they are skilled, motivated, and working cohesively.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and offer feedback to help associates grow professionally.
• Plan and organize associate schedules to ensure sufficient coverage during service hours.

Inventory & cost control:

• Oversee inventory management, ensuring that ingredients are properly stored, rotated, and used efficiently.
• Work with suppliers to order fresh ingredients and manage food costs, staying within the budget.
• Control kitchen waste and manage portions to reduce costs while maintaining quality.

Quality assurance:

• Ensure food quality and consistency by overseeing preparation, cooking, and plating.
• Perform regular quality checks to ensure all dishes meet restaurant standards.
• Address any concerns or complaints related to food quality or service.

Health & safety compliance:

• Ensure all kitchen operations comply with local health and safety regulations, including proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
• Implement and monitor food safety protocols to prevent contamination or foodborne illness.
• Ensure the kitchen environment is clean, organized, and safe for all team members.

Qualifications

Abilities / key competencies / skills

Alongside these key competencies, the incumbent of the role will be required to demonstrate the fundamentals of the company’s Heartist service culture to be responsive, respectful and deliver a great experience.

Leading myself

• Positive orientation
• Operational decision making
• Self-development & management

Leading others

• Developing an empowered team
• Leading an engaged and diverse team
• Communication

Leading the business

• Advocating guest passion
• Business planning and analysis
• Business improvement and change

Experience / certificates / education

• Experience: Minimum of 5 - 7 years of experience in a senior culinary role, with at least 3 years in a management position preferably in a high-end restaurant or a luxury hospitality environment.
• Education: Culinary degree or equivalent professional training from a reputable culinary school preferred.
• Skills & attributes:
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Deep knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen management, and food safety regulations.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
  • Strong business acumen in managing costs, employees, and kitchen resources.
• Language:
  • Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language.
  • Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage.

Additional information

What awaits you...

• The opportunity to join an international, innovative, and fast-growing group, committed not only to building new hotels, but to creating a global brand.
• The ability to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Be part of a team that is very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and exploring new locations with every opportunity.
• A competitive package and plenty of development opportunities.