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TERM: 

Working hours per week: 60 hr/ week

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

The UAE embassy is seeking an enthusiastic and flexible individual to join his household staff as the resident Chef. The position is an integral part of the Ambassador’s representative capabilities and furthering UAE interests in the Armenia .

The position is full time employed directly by the Ambassador. Working within a small team alongside two other colleagues and under limited supervision, the successful applicant must be able to work collaboratively and is responsible for all aspects of food preparation and delivery in relation to the Ambassador’s meals (private and formal) and official events.

The successful applicant should be proficient across a broad range of culinary skills, with knowledge of different cuisines, specialty ingredients, baking and patisserie. A working knowledge of English is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

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Food preparation
- Work with the Ambassador, his Personal Assistant, Maid and Butler to coordinate meals in accordance with relevant dietary requirements, ingredient themes and financial scopes;
- Prepare meals for the Ambassador;
- Develop menus and prepare meals (both formal and informal) for the Ambassador’s guests;
- Develop menus and prepare catering for receptions and events hosted by the Ambassador;
-Prepare meals and light refreshments for official visitors as required.

Kitchen management
- Ensure that the commercial kitchen; store rooms and official areas of the residence are maintained in a clean and efficient manner;
- Monitoring kitchen equipment and reporting maintenance issues;
Stock control and procurement of ingredients;
- Recommendations for and management of official alcohol stock;
- Event Coordination and General household;
- Liaise with Ambassador’s PA regarding dinners and events the Ambassador is hosting;
- Liaise with Ambassador’s PA to ensure purchases for dinners and events are undertaken in accordance with financial management requirements;
- Assist Butler in the preparation of residence for events being hosted by the Ambassador (movement/rearranging of furniture, coordination of decorations, general presentation at the residence);
- Assist in arrangements for the Ambassador’s houseguests;
Supervision and coordination of maintenance/repair staff;
- Assist Butler and Maid in management of the household where necessary.
Other duties as directed by the Ambassador.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

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Essential qualifications, skills and experience:
- Be able to cater for all kinds of events from breakfasts to lunches, dinners and cocktail receptions for groups ranging from 2 people to over 500;
- Able to work collaboratively whilst showing a good degree of autonomy;
- Fluency in English C1 level is essential;
- Ability to adapt to last-minute changes when necessary;
- Good humour and positive attitude with a customer-focused approach;
- Good communication skills and confidence;
- Being discrete at all times;
- Attention to detail and high quality;
- Excellent organisational and time management skills;
- Ability to work flexible hours;
- Basic IT competency (Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel);
- Numerical skills including handling money.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
- Experience of living and/ or working in the Armenian or another international environment;
- Knowledge of and interest in Emirati food and an innovative approach to cooking;
- Food hygiene certification (hygieniapassi);
- Driving licence, ideally with use of own car.

Required behaviours
- Making effective decisions;
- Managing a quality service;
- Delivering at pace;
- Working together.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

To apply, interested candidates are asked to send their CVs to: **********@****.***.**
Please be informed that The UAE Embassy will require an in-person assessment, in the interview stage, to assess the candidate's abilities to prepare a meal under certain circumstances and pressure.

The UAE Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when traveling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.

Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY: 

The gross salary is 1000 USD per month. All overtime to be taken as time off in lieu.

ADDITIONAL NOTES: 

- There are 20 days of leave per year.
- Working uniforms will be reimbursed by the Ambassador.