Robert Jahn, Chef De Cuisine

Robert Jahn

Chef De Cuisine

Steigenberger

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Diploma, Culinary Arts And Hotel
Experience
18 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :18 years, 4 Months

Chef De Cuisine at Steigenberger
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since March 2020

Implement new monthly menu changes
 Oversee operations of a team of 14 chefs
 Cost analysis and revenue optimization
 Strategically manage recruiting budget, eliminate unproductive
spending and focus resources on high-result effort
 Identify and coach talent to leadership positions
 Demonstrate knowledge of HR practices, guidelines and
regulations to support the organization and mitigate risk
 Train staff at all levels in the outlet in key competency for:
• Cost effective cooking with minimal waste
• Detailed flavor profiles
• Accompanying guest needs and dietary restrictions
• Execution of new ideas into profitable menu items

Executive Chef at Cafe Peloton LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2018 to February 2020

 Pre-Opening preparation :
• Staff optimization, recruitment, and selection
• Menu development, cost benefit analysis, and tastings
• Supplier business establishment and negotiations
• Budget establishment
• Kitchen fit out for all equipment needed based on
operations
• Establish social media campaigns for promotion
• Website design and upkeep
Oversee Kitchen and front of house operations for a team of 25
 Training of kitchen hygiene practices
 Organizing out of house events and functions
 Staff utilization and optimization
 Development of quarterly changing menus
 Quality upkeep and customer satisfaction

Executive Chef at The Cycle Bistro
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2017 to January 2018

Oversee staff of 25 including kitchen and front of house team
 Establish marketing campaign to boost footfall and revenue
 Develop quarterly changing menus and calculate nutritional
information
 Cost optimization
 Regular staff training of food allergens, nutritional information,
and hygiene

Sous Chef at Grand Hyatt
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2015 to January 2017
Chef De Partie at Seven Ascona
  • Switzerland
  • January 2012 to January 2015
Chef De Partie at Wirtschaft zum Wiesengrund
  • Switzerland
  • January 2012 to December 2012
Chef De Partie at Giardino Lago hotel
  • Switzerland
  • January 2011 to January 2012
Apprentice / Chef De Partie at Residenz Heinz Winkler
  • Germany
  • January 2008 to January 2011
Apprentice at Pearl Lounge Sushi
  • United States - Florida
  • January 2006 to January 2008

Education

Diploma, Culinary Arts And Hotel
  • at BZS Rosenheim Germany
  • February 2011
High school or equivalent, Biology
  • at G.E.D Cape Coral High School
  • February 2008

Specialties & Skills

Business Development
Revenue Building
Staff Management
Leadership
Menu Development
MANAGEMENT
NEGOTIATION
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
PACKAGING
PHOTOGRAPHY
Menu Creation
Catering
LANGUAGES
WRITING
Full Cycle Recruiting
Cost Control
Revenue Optimization
Pre Opening
nutrition
safe food handling
inventory management
Franchisee Relationship
dispatching
Culinary Skills
Quality Control
Catering and Production
Leadership
Innovation and Creativity in terms of Menu Items
consulting
Food Production
Staff Management
Suppliers Relationship
Culinary consultancy

Languages

English
Expert
German
Expert

Training and Certifications

PIC level 3 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2018

Hobbies

  • Listening to music