Roles & Responsibilities

Working Days: 4 days off per month

Working hours : 11am - 2pm [ 10 hours per day , 2 hours break ]

Need to be on Standby for Night Shift

Rotate Night Shift Work

Manage Multiple Outlets

Job Duties:

• Overall in charge of kitchen operations
• Procurement, selection, inspection and preparation of ingredients
• Cut various meats and vegetables as per established specification
• Track inventory stock in kitchen and conduct daily order
• Cleans food preparation areas as determined by law and company policy
• Prepares food to the specifications of the client
• Prepares food before the arrival of the guests
• Makes adjustments to food items to accomodate guests with allergiesor specific diet concerns
• Manage other employees in the kitchen
• Acts as liaison to front-of-house employees to ensure proper food service temperature
• Seasons food according to recipes or company needs
• Orders ingredients and spices needed
• Operates various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill
• Portions, arranges, and garnishes food based on client preference
• Direct and lead the food assembly process
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure consistency in standards of food preparation, food presentation, cleanliness and sanitation of restaurant and kitchen equipment.

Job Requirements

• At least 5 years' experience in western cuisine
• Good experience in western cuisine kitchen operation
• Knowledge of good hygiene practices
• Willing to work long hours and OT when required
• Understand western spices well

Responsibilities:

l Responsible for food preparation and cooking to standard operating procedures;

l Ensure smooth operations and allocation of duties within the kitchen;

l Ensure that all orders are fulfilled in a timely manner and to expected standards;

l Attend to kitchen-related duties stock- checking and inventory and ordering;

l Practice and ensure good hygiene and housekeeping standards within the kitchen;

l Ensure food is stored, prepare and presented in a safe and hygiene manner;

l Uphold high standards of food quality to ensure customer satisfaction.

Requirements

l Profound knowledge of different kinds of beverages

l Ability to manage numerous tasks, assign responsibilities and display high patience

l Able to work night shift and split shift

Must be able to work night shift or split shift
Must be able to work extra hours or weekend if needed

You will be responsible for the efficient running of the department in line with Hyatt International's Corporate Strategies and brand standards, whilst meeting employee, guest and owner expectations. The Chef de Cuisine is responsible to manage the assigned kitchen as an independent profit centre, in line with the outlet’s operating concept and Hyatt International standards, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction while operating within budget, helping to ensure the financial success of the outlet.

• Holds a culinary Diploma or equivalent
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in Kitchen management, menu planning and operational skills.
• Must understand and be up-to-knowledge about current local and International food and beverage industry trends.
• Has an outgoing personality that feels comfortable in interacting with guests and has an absolute “can-do” attitude when facing challenges.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with structured thinking process.
• Effective leader with excellent management and coaching skills and able to oversee an outlet kitchen operations.
• Good computer skills especially in MS Office, MS Outlook and Recipe Maintenance System.
• Comprehensive knowledge of kitchen hygiene practices and occupational health and safety standards.
• Minimum of two to four years of experience as Chef de Cuisine in an international hotel or reputable restaurant of good standards or 15 years of culinary experience.
• Preferably with experience in luxury international brands.

Location: Novena/Little India

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all kitchen areas are clean and sanitized including food processing equipment, cooking utensils and other light equipment.
• Cook and prepare assigned dishes for serving according to the menu (main and special/ promotion dishes).
• Ensure that all food are processed according to the corporate and government regulatory control in hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Ensure the safe operation of all cleaning equipment and report to the management of any faulty equipment.
• Assist in planning of menus and recipes with the Unit Manager and Sous Chef. Attend weekly service meetings to improve and enhance service level.
• Recording temperature for all refrigerators and Daily Cooking core temperature.
• Responsible to ensure that all menu items are available in service areas throughout service times.
• Responsible to oversee other kitchen personnel and kitchen areas on occasions when Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef is not available.
• Performs any other duties as directed by the Sous Chef and Unit Manager.

Job Description

• Cooks guests' orders according to their preferences
• Employs food safety best practices and makes sure that all kitchen staff members do the same
• Acts with appropriate caution in a dangerous environment where there are knives and high-temperature surfaces
• Selects choice ingredients that will give dishes the best flavour
• Experiments to come up with new specialties that will draw diners into the restaurant

Job Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment
• Leadership skills
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks
• Excellent time management abilities
• able to work on sat,sunday and public holiday.

Highlights

Location: Outram Road (Dhoby Ghaut / Havelock MRT)

Salary: Up to $5500

5 days work week, weekend depending on needs basis

Benefits: 13 month salary AWS, performance bonus

Job Summary

Head Chef manages and responsible for the Kitchen and Stewarding operations. The Head Chef ensures the food comes out of the kitchen in a timely manner, quality of the food, following all food safety regulations, creating new food entrees, and coordinating the entire kitchen. He/She controls the budget and ensures the quality of the kitchen and stewarding operations. He/She ensures that the problems that arise are rectified in a positive and professional manner. The Head Chef also oversees and supervise all kitchen and stewarding staff.

Key Responsibilities

Manage Kitchen & Stewarding operations

• Lead the development and implementation of operations strategies and plans for the Kitchen and Stewarding department
• Develop and review operating procedures and service standards for Kitchen and Stewarding operations
• Oversee Kitchen and Stewarding operations to ensure adherence to organisational standards and procedures
• Oversee partnerships and quality of outsourced services
• Manage asset and inventory control
• Ensure proper equipment maintenance and operations
• Lead knowledge management to facilitate Kitchen and Stewarding operations

Drive service and operational excellence

• Lead the development and evaluation of service recovery strategies for addressing service gaps
• Lead improvement initiatives and service innovation to enhance service quality and operational efficiency
• Evaluate industry best practices and new technology applications for organisation's adoption
• Ensure the serving of quality and consistent culinary dishes and on schedule
• Develop menu offerings
• Interact with guests to gather feedback on service quality
• Manage quality controls and approve all foods before they leave the kitchen

Budget & Cost Management

• Lead yearly budget forecasting processes for the department
• Manage departmental budgets to ensure proper utilisation and accounting of resources
• Forecast supply needs and estimate costs
• Determine and manage food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
• Manage cost control and stock of food
• Coordinate with procurement department with market list in sourcing of raw food items

Manage Operational Risks

• Review compliance management on organisational guidelines and legal regulations required for Kitchen and Stewarding operations
• Develop crisis management, business continuity and recovery plans for the Kitchen and Stewarding department
• Ensure that the food servicing facility meets all necessary standards and regulations such as sanitary and safety guidelines
• Ensure all chefs obtained mandatory certification on food hygiene and/or food safety courses

Team & Report Management

• Lead the management of staff performance to achieve department goals
• Mentor, coach and guide the teams
• Oversee the implementation of capability development plans for staff
• Managing and working closely with other chefs at all levels.
• Present Kitchen & Stewarding reports and recommendations for management update and decision-making

What it Takes

• Diploma in Culinary & Catering Management or equivalent
• Possess Food Hygiene Officer certification
• Minimum 12 years of relevant working experience with 8 years of management experience
• Passion for food and hands-on experiences
• Able to work independently, under pressure and deliver quality work
• Able to work on weekends and/or public holidays

Key Competencies

• Proficiency in Local, Western Cuisine, Banquet cooking
• Knowledge of the food industry and trends
• Budgeting skills to cost management
• Able to create new menu items
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong communications and written skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Team player qualities
• Attention to details

Interested Applicants, please submit a copy of your updated resume (in MS Word Format) and send to [email protected]

Talents@Work Pte Ltd (21C0501)

Joshua (R22107946)

*We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidate will be notified. Thank you

A medium size french restaurant in CBD area is looking for a sous chef to join the team.

MUST have experience as sous chef and in French cooking, must be able to lead a small team, order with suppliers and conduct inventories.

Immediate start.

Only Singaporean and PR

2 days off a week (permanent sunday off)

Chef Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that all food is of excellent quality and served in a timely manner.
• Planning the menu, keeping in mind budget, and availability of seasonal ingredients.
• Overseeing all kitchen operations.
• Coordinating kitchen staff, and assisting them as required.
• Training staff to prepare and cook all the menu items.
• Taking stock of ingredients and equipment, and placing orders to replenish stock.
• Enforcing safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
• Creating new recipes to keep the menu fresh.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends.
• Receiving feedback and making improvements where necessary.

Chef Requirements:

• Culinary school degree/diploma.
• Past experience as a working chef.
• Advanced knowledge of the culinary arts.
• Perfectionism in sanitation and quality control.
• Portfolio of creative, unique dishes.
• Expert multitasking ability.
• Great leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to run stocktaking and place orders for resupply.
• Exemplary work ethic in a high-pressure environment.
• Passion and pride for delighting people with food.

• Lead, mentor, and manage culinary team.
• Develop and plan menus and daily specials.
• Create prep lists for kitchen crew.
• Manage food costing and inventory.
• Maintain standards for food storage, rotation, quality, and appearance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health codes and regulations.
• Establish maintenance and cleaning schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas.
• Participate in interview process and selection of kitchen staff.
• Familiar with Chinese Cuisine, Sichuan Dishes, Dongbei Cuisine
• Familiar with Chinese Spices

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be responsible for and accountable for the overall food cost as well as kitchen supplies, kitchen energy costs, kitchen utensils, etc., and monitor and track them closely to achieve and/or exceed the established business targets.
• Be proactive in the local F&B business environment; gathering the latest trends and market intelligence on food standards and products of competitive restaurants.
• Brainstorm with team to create and develop new and/or special promotional dishes and keep up with the latest market trends.
• Assist in menu engineering from time to time to ensure offerings are meeting and/or exceeding guests' dining trends and needs.
• Assist in coordinating the activities in the various sections within kitchen operation to ensure consistent good food quality, smooth and seamless operation, and achieving the highest guest dining experience.
• Coordinate all kitchen operations and activities to ensure adequate provisions of ingredients, working types of equipment, inventory and supplies, etc. for the smooth operation of the restaurant.
• Responsible for the preparation and control of daily and weekly market lists.
• Be on the floor where possible during meal periods to interact and check on guests’ satisfaction with the food quality and solicit feedback for improvements, new ideas, etc.
• Supervise and ensure the kitchen as well as stewarding areas are clean, tidy, and of high hygiene standards at all times.
• Review existing policies and work processes to streamline, simplify them, and leveraging on available technology/automation to achieve better labour productivity.
• Champion high food standards in RM and actively work to uphold such high standards by accepting feedback from guests and proactively seeking improvements in food preparation and presentation to meet/ exceed their expectations.
• Work closely with F&B Manager to handle guests’ food quality-related feedback, complains, service recovery promptly and addressing them at the source to ensure they will not reoccur.
• Be aware and comply with all legislations affecting the operation, e.g. NEA licensing, food hygiene & safety management/handling and fire & safety regulations, etc.
• Comply strictly to all other operations and equipment usage safety and security regulations.
• Ensure the kitchen is safe, neat and tidy at all times.
• Collaborate closely with the Marketing team to drive online rankings by ensuring consistent good food standards to earn positive reviews.
• Ensure all required reports and administrative duties are submitted and completed accurately and timely.
• Identify areas for development and training needs for the team and ensure that the gaps are closed effectively.
• Plan and conduct regular On-the-Job training effectively.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Indian cuisine in other restaurants
• Bachelors Degree required in food or hotel-related
• Positive service mindset and willing to go the extra mile
• Good human relations skills
• Good leadership and influencing skills
• Good communication (verbal and written), organisation, and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative with good time management skills
• Strong knowledge and creativity in food planning and preparation
• Good grooming standards and personal presentation
• Must be flexible to work late/night shifts, including weekends and public holidays

Responsibilities:

Responsible for food preparation and cooking to standard operating procedures;

Ensure smooth operations and allocation of duties within the kitchen;

Ensure that all orders are fulfilled in a timely manner and to expected standards;

Attend to kitchen-related duties stock- checking and inventory and ordering;

Practice and ensure good hygiene and housekeeping standards within the kitchen;

Ensure food is stored, prepare and presented in a safe and hygiene manner;

Uphold high standards of food quality to ensure customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Profound knowledge of different kinds of beverages

Ability to manage numerous tasks, assign responsibilities and display high patience

Able to work night shift and split shift

· Must be able to work night shift and split shift

· Must be able to work extra hours or weekend if needed

27 Mezze Bar & Grill – Junior CHEF – Turkish Cuisine

Job Description:

`27 Mezze Bar & Grill` is looking for a Junior Chef specializing in Turkish Cuisine, to be responsible for the culinary operations.

• Prepare the authentic Turkish menu that showcases traditional flavours maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared and cooked to the highest standards of taste, texture, and presentation consistent with Turkish cuisine.
• Provide guidance to kitchen staff on Turkish culinary techniques, recipes, and plating presentation.
• Ensure that food items are being prepared in a timely and correct manner.
• Implement and enforce hygiene, safety, and sanitation standards in compliance with local health regulations conducting regular inspections of equipment, and overall kitchen cleanliness.
• Collaborate with the restaurant management and front-of-house teams to ensure a seamless dining experience for guests.
• Assist in scheduling, staffing levels, and performance evaluations for kitchen staff.

Requirements

• Experience (1-3 years) in culinary roles with a significant focus on Turkish cuisine.
• Experience in a Turkish Restaurant is highly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of Turkish culinary traditions, ingredients, and cooking methods.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with staff, management, and guests.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing situations.
• Fluency in Turkish is highly preferred.
• Able to work on weekends and public holidays when required.

Job Highlights

• Career Development and Opportunities
• Duty Meals, Birthday Leave & Flexible benefits
• Complimentary Room Nights & Discounted Room Rates

We are looking for Chef de Partie to join our Fun and Vibrant team.

As a Chef de Partie, we rely on you to

• Supervise and control the work of the kitchen personnel in your section
• Assist with overseeing the daily operation of the kitchen
• Maintain the quality of the food provided
• Maintain a close and positive relationship with the team
• Support the Executive Sous Chef on daily operation

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for Food & Beverage
• Enjoys interacting with people
• Enjoys being challenged
• Must have experience working in restaurant or a hotel environment
• Committed to serving food of the highest quality
• A self-starter and a team player
• Willing to work shifts

If you are the right person, what are you waiting for? Click the APPLY button now!

Responsibilities:

* Responsible for food preparation and cooking to standard operating procedures;

* Ensure smooth operations and allocation of duties within the kitchen;

* Ensure that all orders are fulfilled in a timely manner and to expected standards;

* Attend to kitchen-related duties stock- checking and inventory and ordering;

* Practice and ensure good hygiene and housekeeping standards within the kitchen;

* Ensure food is stored, prepare and presented in a safe and hygiene manner;

* Uphold high standards of food quality to ensure customer satisfaction.

Requirements：

* Strong experience in Chinese cuisine including all varieties of noodles and rice

* Profound knowledge of different kinds of beverages

* Deep knowledge of every aspect of Chinese dishes

* Proficient with BBQ and Chinese specialty equipment

* Ability to manage numerous tasks, assign responsibilities and display high patience

* Able to work night shift

You will be responsible to provide an excellent and consistent level of service to your customers. The Demi Chef is responsible to prepare a consistent, high quality food product and ensure courteous, professional, efficient and flexible service that supports the outlet's operating concept and and in accordance with the hotel’s standards.

Job Description & Requirements

· Cook food in a timely manner;

准时煮好食物。

· Reporting for duty punctually, presentable and neatly groomed;

按时报到，仪容整洁。

· Keep the cleanliness and housekeeping of work station and work areas;

保持工作场所和工作区域的清洁和整齐。

· Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items;

检查食物的新鲜度，丢弃过期的食物。

· Be flexible and knowledgeable of the company food & beverage menus;

了解并灵活使用公司的餐饮菜单。

· Top up of condiments and other food preparatory works;

加调料并准备煮食物的准备工作。

· Monitor food stock and place orders;

监控食品库存并下订单。

· Promoting teamwork to achieve business goals or targets;

促进团队合作以实现业务目标。

· Ensure compliance with all Singapore health and safety regulations within the kitchen area;

确保遵守厨房区域内所有的新加坡健康和安全规定。

· Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Manager;

完成经理安排的其他工作和职责。

· Reporting to Restaurant Manager.

向餐馆经理报告。

JOB REQUIREMENTS 工作要求:

Has a passion to work in Service line;

热爱服务行业工作;

· Multi-tasker, ability to work in a fast-paced environment;

多任务处理能力，能够在快节奏环境下工作

· A good team player possesses the ability to work with minimal supervision;

良好的团队合作精神，能够在很少的监督下工作。

· Strong in execution, communication, time management;

强有力的执行能力，擅于沟通，合理安排任务时间；

·Able to work on PH and Weekend

必需要做周末和公共假期

We thank you for your interest and we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. All resumes received will be used for recruitment purposes only.

EA License ID: 18C9520 EA Registration ID: R1765753

You will be responsible to assist with the efficient running of the department in line with brand standards, whilst meeting employee, guest and owner expectations. The Sous Chef is responsible to assist the Chef de Cuisine in managing the Kitchen as a successful independent profit center, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction, through planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the Kitchen operation and administration.

• Minimum 2 years work experience as Sous Chef or 4 years as Chef de Partie in a hotel or large restaurant with good standards; preferably with experience in luxury international brands.
• Qualification in Kitchen Production or Management will be an advantage. Comprehensive knowledge of kitchen hygiene practices and occupational health and safety standards will be essential.
• Basic Computer Skills in MS Office, and Recipe Maintenance System is preferred.

SALARY:

From SGD4200.00 Starting Salary + Sales Incentive

SCOPE:

Experienced with leadership qualities

Fine culinary skills in western & local dishes (Non-Halal)

Passion in creating special dishes & developing menu

Be independent & responsible

Plan & lead daily kitchen operations

Manage costs, food purchases & inventory

Ensure consistencies in all food servings

Ensure kitchen cleanliness, safety & compliance to food hygiene

Team player that can readily work with the whole team

REQUIREMENTS:

NO academic certification required, we only seek true talent & positive attitude

Possess food hygiene and safety certification

Immediate start work preferred

Applicants please contact Ms. Rosalind @ 9090 4144 or email to [email protected]

In charge of daily food preparation and order

Check food quality

Plan and order ingredients

Reponsible for kitchen hygiene and sanitization

Oversee overall activites of the kitchen

And other duties assigned by Director

Must a team player

Good communication skills

Have good initiative, a self starter

Brief description of the Restaurant

At Cedele, we believe that people are just as important as the food we serve. We take pride in being a company with a heart, and we provide a supportive, nurturing working environment through coaching, training, and development programs.

We are always on the lookout for enthusiastic people to grow with us – individuals who are passionate about life, food, and the human connection.

If that’s you, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Descriptions

• Prepare and cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
• Ensure food comes out simultaneously in high quality and in a timely fashion.
• Ensure proper and safe usage of kitchen equipment
• Always maintaining kitchen cleanliness, in accordance to prevailing SFA’s regulations
• Minimize the wastage and spoilage of ingredients and other food items
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Experience in kitchen, preferably at least 1 year
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work in a team
• Very good communication skills
• Excellent physical condition and stamina
• High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage

Working hours

• 5 days/44 hours (Including weekends and PH)

Responsibilities:

· Accountable for overseeing all kitchen operations,

managing staff and performance of the restaurants.

· Responsible for the efficient and effective running of

the kitchen operations through effective staff

management

· Responsible to work with business functions requires

for effective governance and management of the

operations.

· Responsible to proactively work with regional

management to seek new business opportunities and

accelerate sales growth in the business.

· Co-responsible to develop and execute business

strategies.

· Co-responsible to ensure operations are designed so

that products are delivered to customers in superior

quality and in a timely manner.

· Full kitchen level P&L responsibility for portfolio

· Take on other duties as assigned by the Management.

Job Requirements:

· Min 10 years of total experience in P&L leadership,

Operation and Sales Promotion with >4 years relevant

experience in the Food & Beverage industry

· Knowledge in food safety and supply chain

management

· Proven track-record of ability to manage high

performing teams to deliver commercial growth

results.

· Proven project management experience delivering

medium to large scale projects with multi-vendor

partnership

· Experience in creating high performing\ gourmet\ fine

dining F&B brands related to Indian cuisine. Startup

experience in greenfield markets is an added

advantage.

Job Description

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Cook food in various utensils or grillers
• Check food while cooking to stir or turn
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Check quality of ingredients
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages

Requirements

• Must have relevant work experience
• Excellent self-motivation and the ability to work unsupervised
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills
• Must be able to work during weekends and public holidays

Job Description & Requirements

· Cook food in a timely manner;

准时煮好食物。

· Reporting for duty punctually, presentable and neatly groomed;

按时报到，仪容整洁。

· Keep the cleanliness and housekeeping of work station and work areas;

保持工作场所和工作区域的清洁和整齐。

· Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items;

检查食物的新鲜度，丢弃过期的食物。

· Be flexible and knowledgeable of the company food & beverage menus;

了解并灵活使用公司的餐饮菜单。

· Top up of condiments and other food preparatory works;

加调料并准备煮食物的准备工作。

· Monitor food stock and place orders;

监控食品库存并下订单。

· Promoting teamwork to achieve business goals or targets;

促进团队合作以实现业务目标。

· Ensure compliance with all Singapore health and safety regulations within the kitchen area;

确保遵守厨房区域内所有的新加坡健康和安全规定。

· Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Manager;

完成经理安排的其他工作和职责。

· Reporting to Restaurant Manager.

向餐馆经理报告。

JOB REQUIREMENTS 工作要求:

Has a passion to work in Service line;

热爱服务行业工作;

· Multi-tasker, ability to work in a fast-paced environment;

多任务处理能力，能够在快节奏环境下工作

· A good team player possesses the ability to work with minimal supervision;

良好的团队合作精神，能够在很少的监督下工作。

· Strong in execution, communication, time management;

强有力的执行能力，擅于沟通，合理安排任务时间；·

Able to work on PH and Weekend

必需要做周末和公共假期

We thank you for your interest and we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. All resumes received will be used for recruitment purposes only.

EA License ID: 18C9520 EA Registration ID: R1765753

Roles and Responsibilties

• Relevant experience in a western restaurant kitchen and of day to day culinary operations
• Food hygiene certification and good knowledge of food safety, kitchen hygiene and SFA regulations
• Able to ensure kitchen is maintained to all relevant standards, maintain grade A hygiene certification
• Able to manage and control food and supply inventory levels
• Relevant culinary experience, able to prepare from fresh. Suitable knowledge of cooking methods, use of ingredients and kitchen equipment.
• Able to work the line and produce high quality well presented dishes

• Must thrive under pressure yet mentor new staff and lead the kitchen team
• Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrable teamwork and focus on customer serivce and satisfaction
• Able to be flexible and take on ad hoc tasks as requried

• 5 days a week/50 hours
• Annual leave
• Medical and dental benefits
• Staff meals

Job Description:

Responsible for the consistent preparation of innovative and creative cuisine of the highest quality, presentation and flavour for the dining rooms, banquets and other food facilities, resulting in outstanding guest satisfaction.Additionally responsible for the smooth running of the kitchen and manage areas of profit, stock, wastage control, hygiene practices and training within the kitchen.

Executive Chef Duties and Responsibilities:

• Trains, develops and motivates supervisors and culinary staff to meet and exceed established food preparation standards on a consistent basis.
• Teaches preparation according to well defined recipes and follows up and discusses ways of constantly improving the cuisine at the property.
• Display exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment, counselling employees as appropriate and demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to management.
• Should be able to provide direction for all day-to-day operations in the kitchen.
• Understand employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence or determine appropriate replacement to fill gaps.
• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and kitchen staff.
• He/She should advocate sound financial/business decision making, demonstrates honesty, integrity and also leads by example.
• Provides and supports service behaviours that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
• Delegates as appropriate to develop supervisors and subordinates to accept responsibility and meet clearly defined goals and objectives.
• Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
• Actively involves in menu development and maintaining updated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold in the Food and Beverage operation.
• Determines how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.
• Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavour.
• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
• Ensures all equipment in the kitchen is properly maintained and in working order in accordance with local Health department and hotel standards.
• Coordinates with the purchasing department for the acquisition of needed goods and services.
• Ensure all products are prepared in a consistent manner and meet departmental appearance/quality standards.
• Ensure proper grooming and hygiene standards for all kitchen staffs.