EXECUTIVE CHEF

Executive Chef will be responsible for the full spectrum of kitchen operations, including menu planning and development, food costing, staff management and business aspects.


Responsibilities:

• To do oversee all kitchen operations and to exercise maximum control on wastage and to achieve optimum profitability.

• To do menu planning, creation and food preparation.

• To do the preparation of budgets, maintenance of all kitchen equipments & food cost.

• Direct and coordinate all food preparations and functions carried out in the kitchens.

• Administer day-to-day kitchen operations smoothly and effectively.

• Consolidate monthly reports e.g. month end inventories, purchases, sales, promotions.

• Ordering and receiving of food shipments and supplies.

• Ensure consistency in quality, quantity and presentation of food produced.

• Supervision and training of staff in cooking methods, presentation techniques, portion control, and retention of nutrients.

• Facilitate operational training needs for all the team members.

• Work closely with related departments, especially the outlet managers.

• Ensure that outlets are following the standards by frequent visits on a regular basis.

• Ensure that all the operational standards set for all the equipments & processes are followed constantly.

• Participate in and contribute to pre-opening activities.

• Any other ad-hoc duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• At least 7-10 years’ relevant experience in western cuisine in restaurant or in hotel.

• Positive and passionate about upholding high quality and consistency in food production.

• Well versed with budgets, cost control, purchasing, stock and inventory processes.

• Advanced cooking skills and techniques with finely honed sense of smell and taste.

• Self-motivated, good interpersonal and leadership skills to train and lead the kitchen team.

• A keen eye for hygiene and a safe working environment for all staff.

• Good working knowledge of HACCP and ISO standards.

• Must be able to speak English or Chinese to communicate with local and foreign staff.

• Must be PC literate.