Culinary Instructor
Job Description
<p><strong>Culinary Instructor </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>WHO WE ARE?</strong></p><p><span>Muscat Hospitality Academy (MHA) has partnered with Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) Group, Switzerland, the global industry leader in hospitality education to launch the first licensed Swiss quality vocational training academy in Oman alongside with The British School of Excellence , the only soft skills training provider in the world to be accredited by 4 internationally recognised organisations. EHL & TBSE are trusted for their excellence in student career readiness, innovation in learning methods, academic quality — and strong links with industry partners.</span></p><p><span>Hospitality is one of the fastest growing industries worldwide and part of Oman 2040 Vision for sustainable economic development. From tourism and travel, to restaurants and luxury retail.</span></p><p><span>Our campus is located in the heart of Muscat, Madinat Al Ilam, incorporating a warm atmosphere with the beauty and charm of Omani hospitality. We provide a unique blend of both academic classroom settings and training labs for real life application </span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Muscat Hospitality Academy is seeking an Instructor to join our dynamic team and teach the F&B Professional Hospitality Programs offered by the VET by EHL (Ecole Hotelier Lausanne). The candidate should demonstrate strong attention to detail, be able to work flexible hours and extensive knowledge of food and beverage service standards in the hospitality and service industry.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Our ethos and values</strong></p><p><span>Muscat Hospitality Academy aims to co-create a nurturing space for our students, faculty, staff, and community positively through our values:</span></p><ul><li><span>Passion for excellence and being mission-driven </span></li><li><span>Strategic and creative thinking</span></li><li><span>Collaborating with trust, respect, integrity and tolerance</span></li><li><span>Accountability and driving results while focused on service excellence.</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p><span>We are seeking a creative and dynamic </span><strong>Culinary Instructor</strong><span> who has rich experience and background in the hotel and restaurant industry. </span></p><p><span>The candidate must have worked as Chef or Senior Chef in a 4-5 star hotel.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><span>Deliver the VET by EHL training programs in Culinary, Pastry and generic kitchen subjects to students of various levels and backgrounds.</span></li><li><span>Deliver any other culinary related programs at the Academy.</span></li><li><span>Implement the VET by EHL strategy in the line of activities carried out in the Kitchen.</span></li><li><span>Participate in In-Service education and training courses as well as in continuing professional development opportunities, and taking part in action research exercises.</span></li><li><span>Maintain good order and discipline amongst students under one’s care and safeguarding their health and safety at all times.</span></li><li><span>Establish training sessions and assign production and preparation tasks to be executed.</span></li><li><span>Impart ‘Best Practices’ & observe physical inventory of specified food items for daily inventory.</span></li><li><span>Impart effective training in determining the minimum and maximum stocks of all food, cooking supplies and equipment.</span></li><li><span>Impart knowledge of various cuisine styles and techniques and flavour profiles</span></li><li><span>Impart knowledge of beverages and wines.</span></li><li><span>Responsible for conducting frequent walkthroughs of kitchen area and direct junior staff to correct any deficiencies.</span></li><li><span>Responsible to observe, document and offer re-training for all equipment in a proper operational condition.</span></li><li><span>Ensure that recipe cards, production schedules, plating guides, photographs are current and posted, documented and continually bench-marked.</span></li><li><span>Train on how to plan and manage food quantities and plating requirements.</span></li><li><span>Document food preparation handling and correct storage standards.</span></li><li><span>Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.</span></li><li><span>Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.</span></li><li><span>Impart importance on how to build strong relationships and liaise with all other departments.</span></li><li><span>Leading by example in customer service excellence, beyond training duties</span></li><li><span>Report maintenance issues to Maintenance.</span></li><li><span>Develop students’ passion for the hospitality and the service environment</span></li><li><span>Represent the highest standards in deportment, body language, grooming and personal communication.</span></li><li><span>Develop course materials and continuously improve them based upon changing trends in the industry and employee contexts</span></li><li><span>Document and report on student progress</span></li><li><span>Evaluate student performance</span></li><li><span>Provide and publish MIS, other reports and insights as per requirement.</span></li><li><span>Identifies the developmental needs of junior staff and provide coaching, mentoring to improve their knowledge or skill.</span></li><li><span>Perform operational duties whenever required.</span></li><li><span>Support on all marketing activities and events.</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>PROFILE REQUIREMENTS</strong></p><p><strong>Pre-requisites</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><span>Extremely creative and willing to explore new cuisine trends</span></li><li><span>Knowledge of current and updated culinary trends.</span></li><li><span>Sound good knowledge of food safety, sanitation, food preparation techniques.</span></li><li><span>Able to work flexible hours and days.</span></li><li><span>Able to teach skills and effectively manage apprentices.</span></li><li><span>Certificate through WSET or similar</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Professional Experience</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><span>At least 3-5 years experience as Chef</span></li><li><span>Background as a F&B Manager is a plus</span></li><li><span>Vocational teaching experience will be an added advantage.</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Academic Qualifications</strong></p><p><span>2-year or 3 Year degree from an accredited school/university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major, apprenticeship or chef training diploma.</span></p><p><strong>Language</strong></p><p><span>Competent in written and spoken English</span></p><p><strong>Job Type: Permanent</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION</strong></p><ul><li><span>An application that does not adhere to the requirements above will be considered incomplete. </span></li><li><span>Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the closing date, thereafter the shortlisted candidates will undergo a series of competency assessments. </span></li><li><span>Only successful candidates will be contacted.</span></li><li><span>Muscat Hospitality Academy is an equal opportunities employer. </span></li><li><span>Remuneration will be competitive and will depend upon the candidate’s level of experience. </span></li><li><span>MHA reserves the right not to appoint.</span></li></ul><p><strong>HOW TO APPLY</strong></p><p><span>Please e-mail the below documents in a single pdf file to:</span></p><p><span>Your application must contain the following - </span></p><p><br></p><ul><li><span>A letter of motivation stating your qualifications for the different responsibilities listed above.</span></li><li><span>Curriculum Vitae (CV)</span></li><li><span>Transcripts of your university degrees</span></li><li><span>Please ensure all previous employment reference numbers are indicated.</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><span>Interested candidates can send portfolio to: contact@mha-om.com</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
