Chef de Cuisine

Chef de Cuisine

Application Deadline: 31 May 2024

Department: Kitchen

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Djibouti - Djibouti

Reporting To: Executive Chef

Description

• The Chef must be specialized in Italian Cuisine. 
• Assist with organizing special events and special food promotions 
• Participate and supervise the kitchen in the preparation and presentation of all food items in accordance with the hotel’s food and beverage standards and standardized menu guidelines.
• Maintain a hygienic kitchen and personal hygiene.
• Assist in maintaining a comprehensive, current and guest focused set of departmental standards and procedures and oversee their implementation.
• Ensure training needs analysis of Kitchen staff is carried out and training programs are designed and implemented to meet needs.
• Provide input for probation and formal performance appraisal discussions in line with company guidelines. 
• Coach, counsel and discipline staff, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance.
• Demonstrate awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines and ensure your direct reports do the same.
• Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures. 
• Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly.
• Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers.
• Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements.
• Implement and practice HACCP.

Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.

Key Responsibilities

• The chef must show a good leadership with the kitchen team.
• Must demonstrate a good collaboration with the restaurant manager and team.
• Must be a trainer and develop the kitchen team. 
• Must revisit the meu and the concept of the restaurant.
• Must consider the Guest feedback and the employee feedback.
• The Chef along with the Restaurant Manager are both responsible of the guest satisfaction.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
EXPERIENCE: To fill the position, the following is required:

• Minimum 5 years kitchen experience
• Minimum 3 years in kitchen management role, preferably with an international 5* Hotel chain
• Experience in a standalone F&B operation is beneficial
• Italian experience is a must

LANGUAGE : Ability to work and communicate in a multinational environment:

• French language – excellent oral and written skills
• English – excellent oral and written skills
• Additional language - beneficial

COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledgeable of food safety regulations
• Thorough knowledge of Italian cuisine
• Ability to work independently, thrive under pressure in challenging circumstances and come up with proactive, rational solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors
• Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Applying a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times
• Working in a safe, prudent and organized manner

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES : Computer literacy adapted to the field of culinary

• Ability to operate computer and office equipment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

About Djibouti Palace Kempinski Djibouti

This superb property of 320 panoramic rooms and suites, features not only state of the art conference and meeting facilities, also a plethora of entertainment amenities making it the top destination for corporate and leisure markets in Eastern Africa.