Testimonials

  • Dear Stephanie, Im really flattered by your reply, and im surprised that there is such companies who trully gives time to employees that doest fit for a certain positions.  I had a lot to learn from AfkarHolding, but hard luck.  Will be looking forward for any opportunity in the coming future, and please send my regards to Reeta. Shes one of the best recruiters / Hr women that i have met.
    R.S.
  • I'm so happy at Afkar Holding! It is an amazing company and amazing staff. I want to grow my career in this respectful company.
    A.C. / Commis
  • Among all my experience, it is the first time I work in such a professional environment and I feel I'm more responsible and controlling myself under high pressure. I want to thank Afkar Holding for giving me the chance to be a part of their team and for the effort they showed to make us top performers.
    M.G. / Maître D'hotel
  • Afkar Holding helped me to grow and develop my skills. I'm glad to see Babel on the road of a continuous success. Always with amazement!
    C.C. / Financial Clerk
  • Afkar Holding is not a fine dining restaurant only, Babel is a school. Generations are learning the real art of food taste and perfect service. I wish to reach the highest positions with Babel and to always contribute in making Babel's name shining more and more.
    A.K. / Chef De Partie
  • At Afkar Holding, my dream came true! I always dreamt to work in a co where I can find professionalism, team spirit and growth. We get an AMAZING experience as staff while creating an AMAZING experience for our guests!
    M.R. / Chef De Rang

Careers

Would you like to join our professional team?
Kindly check the vacant positions below and their locations, choose the adequate one, fill in all the mandatory fields, and upload your CV.
Pastry Chef - Dbayeh
Restaurant Managers - (Lebanon, Dubai or KSA)
Assistant Restaurant Manager - (Lebanon, KSA, Kuwait, Dubai or Bahrain)
Sous Chef - (Lebanon, Dubai or KSA)
Assistant Head Chef - (Lebanon, KSA or Dubai)
Head Chef - (Lebanon, Kuwait, Bahrain, KSA or Dubai)
Guest Relation Agent - (Lebanon or Kuwait)
Chef De Partie - Lebanon
Chef De Rang - (Lebanon, Kuwait or Bahrain)
Maître D'hotel - (Lebanon, KSA, Bahrain, Kuwait or Dubai)

Qualifications:
• A minimum of 12 years experience in a supervisory position in Pastry (Oriental/Occidental & Ice cream)
• Possess managerial and organization skills.
• Possess good communication skills.
• Have an attention to details.
• Ability to work for long periods of time in a standing position.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities:


• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of the restaurant at all times and that all accessories, chinaware and glassware are always in good conditions
• Ensure that employees’ grooming and personal hygiene are as per standard
• Being always available on the floor, interacting with guests and ensure customer satisfaction at all times
• Handle guest complains effectively and ensure guest problems are not repeated
• Ensure all SOPs and sequence of service are strictly followed
• Ensure that daily, weekly and monthly inventories in addition of unexpected spot checks are conducted on time and according to company’s procedures
• Control employees discipline and attendance and take action regarding any rules violation
• Control expenses and daily sales and initiate strategies to increase revenues and decrease expenses
• Conduct interviews to recruit restaurant employees

 

Qualifications:


• A minimum of 5 years experience in Restaurant Management or similar experience in big operation
• A degree in hospitality management or its equivalent
• Fluent in: Arabic, English and French
• Possess organization and planning skills
• Possess leadership skills
• Possess coaching and mentoring skills
• Availability and flexibility in schedule
• Have the ability to work under pressure
• Able to multitask

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of the restaurant at all times and that all accessories, chinaware and glassware are always in good conditions
  • Ensure that employees’ grooming and personal hygiene are as per standard
  • Being always available on the floor, interacting with guests and ensure customer satisfaction at all times
  • Handle guest complains effectively and ensure guest problems are not repeated
  • Ensure all SOPs and sequence of service are strictly followed
  • Ensure that daily, weekly and monthly inventories in addition of unexpected spot checks are conducted on time and according to company’s procedures
  • Control employees discipline and attendance and take action regarding any rules violation
  • Control expenses and daily sales and initiate strategies to increase revenues and decrease expenses
  • Conduct interviews to recruit restaurant employees

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 5 years experience in Restaurant Management or similar experience in big operation
    • A degree in hospitality management or its equivalent
    • Fluent in: Arabic, English and French
    • Possess organization and planning skills
    • Possess leadership skills
    • Possess coaching and mentoring skills
    • Availability and flexibility in schedule
    • Have the ability to work under pressure
    • Able to multitask

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure proper opening/closing/mid shift handover of the kitchen
  • Ensure all cooks have all necessary ingredients, equipment, recipes, etc.
  • Ensure all food is prepared and presented according to quality and safety standards and customers are served efficiently and effectively
  • Control food costs by following proper storage procedures, standardized recipes, and waste control procedures
  • Ensure proper safety and sanitation in kitchen (expiry dates, storage organization, labeling, segregation...)
    • Conduct accurate and regular inventories
    • Responsible for training new employees
    • Assist the Head chef in the menu planning/menu engineering
  • Prepare kitchen requisitions according to par levels and provide it for Head Chef's approval

 

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position in big operation or hotel
  • A degree in hospitality Management or its equivalent is preferable
  • Possess managerial and organization skills
  • Possess good communication skills
  • Possess training and coaching skills
  • Ability to work for long periods of time in a standing position
  • Ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities:

  • Manage miseen place of kitchen to ensure readiness to the shift, without over preparing and increasing waste or under preparing and causing customer complaints and lower sales
  • Ensure proper flow in the kitchen to ensure food is going to customers on timely basis and as per standard
  • Solve any customer complaint on food and investigate for the complaints
  • Select and develop standard recipes for menu items to ensure consistent quality
  • Analyze and set action plan for menu engineering and create/update menu items
  • Be a main key player in food tastings conducted in the outlet and set action plan according to committee's feedback
  • Effective people management: check schedules; follow up on rules and regulations…
  • Ensure and maintain quality and hygiene standards at all times
  • Conduct inventories and manage food cost and wastage
  • Provide initiatives to reduce kitchen costs without affecting quality and customer satisfaction
  • Responsible for preparing the Manpower Planning and participate in recruitment activities

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 10 years experience in food production is required
  • A minimum of 3 years experience in similar position in hotels/restaurants serving similar cuisine
  • A degree in hospitality management or its equivalent
  • Possess leadership and organization skills
  • Have basic knowledge of cost control and budgeting
  • Possess good communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities:

  • Manage miseen place of kitchen to ensure readiness to the shift, without over preparing and increasing waste or under preparing and causing customer complaints and lower sales
  • Ensure proper flow in the kitchen to ensure food is going to customers on timely basis and as per standard
  • Solve any customer complaint on food and investigate for the complaints
  • Select and develop standard recipes for menu items to ensure consistent quality
  • Analyze and set action plan for menu engineering and create/update menu items
  • Be a main key player in food tastings conducted in the outlet and set action plan according to committee's feedback
  • Effective people management: check schedules; follow up on rules and regulations…
  • Ensure and maintain quality and hygiene standards at all times
  • Conduct inventories and manage food cost and wastage
  • Provide initiatives to reduce kitchen costs without affecting quality and customer satisfaction
  • Responsible for preparing the Manpower Planning and participate in recruitment activities

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 14 years experience in food production is required
  • A minimum of 5 years experience in similar position in hotels/restaurants serving similar cuisine
  • A degree in hospitality management or its equivalent
  • Possess leadership and organization skills
  • Have basic knowledge of cost control and budgeting
  • Possess good communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure

 

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate with the Sales department on customer database and profiling
  • Collect customer reservations and practice space management in order to optimize the seating capacity of the restaurant
  • Manage the waiting list for walk-ins
  • Warmly and graciously greet all guests upon arrival and departure and escort them through the restaurant
  • Provide information to guests regarding set menus
  • Handle guest special requests and complaints according to standards and procedures
  • Conduct table visits and check customer satisfaction and report any comment
  • Fill profile for all walk-ins and guests with reservations

 

Qualifications:

  • Preferably a female, presentable and elegant employee
  • A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar position in restaurants or hotels
  • Knowledge of Arabic and English language is a must; French is a plus
  • Possess good computer and telephone handling skills
  • Have the ability to work within a team
  • Have friendly and courteous manners
  • Availability and flexibility in schedule
  • Have the ability to work under pressure

  

 Responsibilities:

  • Manage and supervises Demi CDPs and Commis chefs who work in the same section, cooking and presentation are done according to the standards
  • Assist in coaching duties for employees under his section
  • Oversee food preparation, cooking and presentation in his section andmake sure they abide to preparation and presentation standards
    • Participate in the food preparation in accordance with accepted standards of quality
    • Responsible for proper storage, labeling and use of all food supplies to prevent unnecessary spoilage and to maintain cost control
    • Optimize food quality and manage leftovers efficiently
    • Enforce safety, health and hygiene standards in the kitchen at all times

 Qualifications:

  • 3 to 5 years of experience in Lebanese cuisine
  • A degree in Hospitality Management or its equivalent is a plus
  • Possess supervisory skills
  • Possess good knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
  • Good management and organizations skills
  • Availability and flexibility in schedule
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Able to train subordinates

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that all "mise-en-place" is conducted before the beginning of the service time and all tables and chairs in the restaurant are clean and ready to accommodate guests at all time
  • Welcome guests, hand the menu, receive food and beverage orders and direct them to the kitchen
  • Have a thorough knowledge of the menu items and cooking methods
  • Strictly follow sequence of service to ensure customer’s satisfaction at all times
  • Perform up-selling and cross-selling
  • Perform wine, arak, whiskey and champagne service
  • Follow safety and hygiene standards
  • Assist in conducting inventories as assigned
  • Perform strictly opening and closing duties as per SOPs
  • Collect positive and negative comments from customers and report them to management

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 3 years' experience as CDR in Restaurant or Hotel business. Experience in 5 stars restaurant/hotel and/or experience in Lebanese restaurant is a plus
  • A degree in hospitality management or its equivalent is preferable
  • Knowledge of three languages is preferable: Arabic, English and French
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Possess good communication skills
  • Have friendly and courteous manners
  • Be presentable and elegant
  • Availability and flexibility in schedule
  • Have the ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities:

  • Strictly follow opening, mid & closing checklist of the restaurant
  • Conduct store tour and check table set up, table de service, bar, pass area, bread area, dishwasher area, back area, valet to ensure their readiness and cleanliness for the shifts
    • Ensure inventories are done accurately and prepare order requisitions when needed for Manager’s approval
    • Be always available on the section to ensure staff productivity and customer satisfaction
    • Ensure CDRs are performing selling techniques to reach the budgeted sales and average guest check and ensure the sequence of service and SOPs are strictly followed at all times
    • Ensure that all customers have received their orders correctly and ensure that food presentation is as per standard
    • Schedule breaks, divide duties on the section and prepare rotation when needed
    • Check the grooming and hygiene of employees and ensure proper communication among them
    • Train, develop and monitor all dining room employees to ensure consistent demonstration of required customer service standards
  • Report daily incidents, guest comments and complaints and maintenance issues in the log book

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 2 years in supervisory position in the restaurant or hotel business
  • A degree in hospitality management or its equivalent is a plus
  • Knowledge of three languages is preferable: Arabic, English and French
  • Possess supervisory and people management skills
  • Availability and flexibility in schedule
  • Have the ability to work under pressure