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

Responsibilities

Food preparation and cooking:

• Oversee and prepare food for your designated section, ensuring it meets the quality standards of the restaurant.
• Prepare ingredients, cook, and assemble dishes according to the menu, adjusting recipes as needed.
• Ensure the timely preparation of all dishes during service, maintaining consistency in portion size and presentation.
• Work with the kitchen team to ensure that dishes are cooked and delivered promptly.

Station management:

• Manage the section efficiently, ensuring it runs smoothly throughout service.
• Ensure that all ingredients are available and prepped in your section before service begins.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment in your section.
• Monitor the section during service to ensure that dishes are prepared to order and that cooking equipment is used properly.

Quality control:

• Monitor the preparation and presentation of all dishes to ensure they meet the restaurant’s standards for taste, appearance, and consistency.
• Regularly check food quality, portion sizes, and seasonings to ensure consistency and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Oversee the plating of dishes and ensure they are aesthetically appealing and in line with the restaurant’s presentation guidelines.

Leadership and supervision:

• Supervise and guide junior kitchen associates (such as commis chefs), ensuring they follow proper cooking techniques and hygiene practices.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior chefs, ensuring they develop their skills and knowledge of the kitchen.
• Ensure junior chefs are working efficiently, adhering to food safety regulations, and maintaining a clean station.
• Handle any issues that arise in your section, reporting them to the sous chef or head chef.

Health & safety compliance:

• Ensure the kitchen complies with all food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Maintain proper storage of ingredients and ensure that food is handled in accordance with safety standards to prevent contamination.
• Keep your section clean and sanitized, following proper procedures for cleaning cooking tools, utensils, and equipment.
• Follow health and safety protocols to minimize hazards and ensure a safe work environment.

Inventory and stock control:

• Assist in managing the stock for your section, including ordering, storing, and rotating ingredients (FIFO – First In, First Out).
• Track inventory levels and ensure that ingredients are used efficiently to minimize waste.
• Report any shortages or issues with stock to the sous chef or head chef, ensuring that necessary supplies are ordered in time.

Collaboration and communication:

• Communicate effectively with kitchen team, front-of-house team, and the sous chef to ensure smooth operations.
• Coordinate with other chefs to ensure that orders are completed on time and to the required standard.
• Be proactive in resolving issues during service, such as delays or quality concerns, ensuring a positive guest experience.

Training and development:

• Continuously improve culinary skills and knowledge, staying up-to-date with new techniques and trends.
• Participate in training sessions, both formal and informal, to enhance your culinary abilities.
• Be open to feedback and actively seek ways to improve performance and efficiency.

Maintenance of equipment:

• Ensure that all kitchen equipment and tools are used properly and are well-maintained.
• Report any faulty or damaged equipment to the head chef, ensuring that repairs are carried out promptly.
• Keep your section's tools and equipment clean and in good working order.

Additional responsibilities:

• Perform any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by management to support the effective operation of the department and the broader goals of the property.

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

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a culinary role preferably in a high-end restaurant or a luxury hospitality environment.
• Culinary diploma or equivalent professional training from a reputable culinary school preferred.
• Passion for food and cooking, with a keen interest in mastering a specific section of the kitchen.
• Good understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining quality and consistency.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Comfort working with hot equipment, sharp knives, and heavy kitchen tools.
• Ability to lift heavy items, such as boxes of ingredients or kitchen equipment.

Additional information

What awaits you...

• The opportunity to join an international and 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.