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We are looking for an Executive Chef, ideal candidate will be ACF certified, or will have a culinary degree from a recognized culinary institute. This individual must be creative, motivated, and a passionate hands-on leader in the kitchen! Successful candidates for this role will have a proven track record of developing creative menus which reflect seasonal availability based on the concept of the restaurant, responds in a professional and courteous manner to guests and team, and enjoys being a teacher of the culinary arts supporting their team both personally and professionally.
Job Responsibility:
Create menus which reflect seasonal availability based on the concept of the restaurant
Create food & beverage merchandising programs for grab & go or any other food retail element in the hotel
Analyze menus and procedures to improve profit and quality
Have your fingers on the pulse of trends, making changes based on guest needs, the hotel’s guest mix, and industry trends
Be creative in developing daily, seasonal, and special event menus to enhance the guest experience
Forecast purchases and maintain food cost to align with budget
Be the leader in safety, efficiency, and sanitary production
Develop purchase specifications for all food products and related items, ensuring order guides are set up accordingly, and food inspection and receiving standards are met
Monitor all activities of Stewarding department and personnel
Enhance the skills of your team by designing training and development plans
Work closely with the culinary team to provide demonstrations/examples of quality food and recipe standards
Create an amenity program that reflects the hotel and its environment
Be the leader of culture, 'One Team' all employees feel empowered to assist any guests of the Hotel
Maintain clear communication with the General manager, Director of Food and beverage and Human resources department
Partner with the Corporate Chef to drive programs that ensure centralization and consistency
Requirements:
ACF certified 'Executive Chef' or culinary degree from a recognized institute of culinary arts
Eight to ten years of experience as an Executive Chef at a reputable hotels or resorts
Extensive menu development and menu costing experience
Five + years of experience in multi-outlet food production management
Outstanding communication skills, delegation, and abilities to have a vison for the culinary team
A hands-on working position with in-depth knowledge and skill in all aspects of food production to ensure proper training
Be a mentor and a coach to maintain employee retention
Nice to have:
Creative
Motivated
Passionate hands-on leader in the kitchen
Proven track record of developing creative menus which reflect seasonal availability based on the concept of the restaurant
Responds in a professional and courteous manner to guests and team
Enjoys being a teacher of the culinary arts supporting their team both personally and professionally