Gulf Air In-flight Chefs!!!
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Gulf Air In-flight Chefs!!!
Anyone heard how the in-flight chefs are getting on at gulf air?? I am thinking of applying but want to know how the conditions are and atmosphere. (and of cource the dosh!!!). if anyone can help or has heard from anyone would love to know. thanks.
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Sounds like an interesting job.
Does a chef for Gulf only cook for first class or the entire aircraft?
And what about the safety issue, as a chef would you have to know how to evacuate the aircraft ect ?
Does a chef for Gulf only cook for first class or the entire aircraft?
And what about the safety issue, as a chef would you have to know how to evacuate the aircraft ect ?
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The chefs seem to be getting on quite well, or so it seems...
they only cook (prepare) food for first class pax to and from LHR at the moment.
Yes they are trained in safety proceedures etc. they have to be.
With regard to their pay you would have to ask them, its top secret and none of us lot know....... seems to be a GOOD deal though.
Give it a go. its worth applying.
Good luck.
they only cook (prepare) food for first class pax to and from LHR at the moment.
Yes they are trained in safety proceedures etc. they have to be.
With regard to their pay you would have to ask them, its top secret and none of us lot know....... seems to be a GOOD deal though.
Give it a go. its worth applying.
Good luck.
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The inflight chefs working for Gulf Air are all ex collegues of mine from Ansett International. We introduced the chefs to first and business class when AN International first began operations and they were a huge hit with our customers. After the collapse the catering manager went to Gulf and all the chefs were offered positions. I think about 16 accepted. I cant tell you about the salary, I've heard different stories but cant confirm any of them but i do know they get all the usual perks with Gulf, accom, transport etc.
I haven't heard of any of them coming home yet so things must be good.
They go through the regular FA training, I think it was 6 weeks, but if you are interested in getting work there as a chef I know you have to be qualified as one.
The contact name is Mike Kent. The medical is difficult and males may find it harder to get through. Good luck.
I haven't heard of any of them coming home yet so things must be good.
They go through the regular FA training, I think it was 6 weeks, but if you are interested in getting work there as a chef I know you have to be qualified as one.
The contact name is Mike Kent. The medical is difficult and males may find it harder to get through. Good luck.
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I only had the pleasure of flying Ansett business/first once, but it was great to be asked how I would like my steak cooked and then to get it exactly that way. Even the best first classes in the air don't do this, and I was sorry when they went bust.
The chef's uniform was a bit OTT though!
The chef's uniform was a bit OTT though!
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Job posting on a UK employment site:
In flight Chef
Salary: between US$ 27,000 and US$ 35,000
Portfolio International is pleased to represent a Middle East airline Company as they are looking for up to 100 five-star chefs to be recruited for its aircraft in an effort to bolster its in-flight catering service.
Our client is launching a 'restaurant in the sky' for first-class passengers flying from Europe to Middle East from September 2002, with chefs introduced on flights to Abu Dhabi a week later and then on routes to Paris and Frankfurt.
Between 20 and 30 chefs will be hired initially, with the scheme eventually extending to all Gulf Air's routes.
Each plane will have a small kitchen, equipped with a rock salt grill system, steamer tube and combi – convection oven, fridge and storeroom. The team will be as a Head Chef (titled as Food & Beverage Specialist) and 3-trainee attendant. The Chef will be In charge for the entire Food & Beverage operation in board as food supply and control, temperature control, menus design, cooking dishes, serving the menus, wine recommendation and stock control.
The chefs will be responsible for all the onboard food, dressing and tossing salads at customers' seats, cooking eggs for breakfast, seal their steaks, taking and plating orders from a luxury dessert trolley In the end of the meal, served directly to the customer by the Chef.
The Chef and his “crew” will supply directly the 12 customer of the 1st Class but also supervise the quality control and dispatch of the Business Class and Economic Class. Which will beneficiate of implementation in quality food.
Profile of the relevant candidate
v Single status position . If the candidate is married, he/ she will need to travel single.
v 5* star hotel background or fine dining restaurant experience
v Guest contact skills, a good self-confidence and the ability to learn butler service and wines knowledge.
v Flexible and able to deal with high demand from the client. If references taken show any problems over work under pressure by previous employers, the candidate would be rejected.
v The ideal candidate would have private household background inland or private yacht.
File requested with application.
The candidates responding will need to include with their application:
Ø A picture of themselves in Chefs white
Ø A copy of the latest menus created or use during their last assignment
Ø The 3 last written references or 3 referees with telephone number to check their abilities.
The salary offered will be according the experience of each candidate. The Chefs will be based in Bahrain in a luxury compound and will work on a similar rota as the stewards.
IMPORTANT: Only candidates with similar profile and a COMPLETE APPLICATION will be considered and short-listed. All other candidate will be rejected immediately.
Please send your details to: Gilles Chirat, Senior Consultant Chefs, Portfolio International on: [email protected]
In flight Chef
Salary: between US$ 27,000 and US$ 35,000
Portfolio International is pleased to represent a Middle East airline Company as they are looking for up to 100 five-star chefs to be recruited for its aircraft in an effort to bolster its in-flight catering service.
Our client is launching a 'restaurant in the sky' for first-class passengers flying from Europe to Middle East from September 2002, with chefs introduced on flights to Abu Dhabi a week later and then on routes to Paris and Frankfurt.
Between 20 and 30 chefs will be hired initially, with the scheme eventually extending to all Gulf Air's routes.
Each plane will have a small kitchen, equipped with a rock salt grill system, steamer tube and combi – convection oven, fridge and storeroom. The team will be as a Head Chef (titled as Food & Beverage Specialist) and 3-trainee attendant. The Chef will be In charge for the entire Food & Beverage operation in board as food supply and control, temperature control, menus design, cooking dishes, serving the menus, wine recommendation and stock control.
The chefs will be responsible for all the onboard food, dressing and tossing salads at customers' seats, cooking eggs for breakfast, seal their steaks, taking and plating orders from a luxury dessert trolley In the end of the meal, served directly to the customer by the Chef.
The Chef and his “crew” will supply directly the 12 customer of the 1st Class but also supervise the quality control and dispatch of the Business Class and Economic Class. Which will beneficiate of implementation in quality food.
Profile of the relevant candidate
v Single status position . If the candidate is married, he/ she will need to travel single.
v 5* star hotel background or fine dining restaurant experience
v Guest contact skills, a good self-confidence and the ability to learn butler service and wines knowledge.
v Flexible and able to deal with high demand from the client. If references taken show any problems over work under pressure by previous employers, the candidate would be rejected.
v The ideal candidate would have private household background inland or private yacht.
File requested with application.
The candidates responding will need to include with their application:
Ø A picture of themselves in Chefs white
Ø A copy of the latest menus created or use during their last assignment
Ø The 3 last written references or 3 referees with telephone number to check their abilities.
The salary offered will be according the experience of each candidate. The Chefs will be based in Bahrain in a luxury compound and will work on a similar rota as the stewards.
IMPORTANT: Only candidates with similar profile and a COMPLETE APPLICATION will be considered and short-listed. All other candidate will be rejected immediately.
Please send your details to: Gilles Chirat, Senior Consultant Chefs, Portfolio International on: [email protected]
