Executive Chef
This position is not available anymore, but there are more F&B kitchen jobs
Executive Chef

Hosco Talent Search on behalf of a Lifestyle Hotel

Posted

Expired

Executive Chef

About the job

The core responsibilities of the Executive Chef are not untypical of the fundamentals required in other such positions. For example:
• To ensure smooth operation between the front and back of house
• Understand the importance of food cost and help plan the menus, in conjunction take advantage of the seasonal fluctuations of the market.
• Assist in the preparation of menus and test products for the different outlets.
• Actively participate in Health and Safety Committee.
• Ensure quality of product when purchasing items, ensuring top quality food will be available for service.
• Communicate and participate in plate presentation for outlets as well as actively communicating new presentation and concepts.
• Ensure that proper cooking techniques and standardised recipes are followed to keep up consistency with finished products.
• Handle day to day staffing and ensure that the staffing levels are met depending on the level of business.
• Inspect all foods are received for quality, quantity, price and weight assurance.
• Ensure that all food products are being properly rotated.
• Responsible for the training, re-training and motivation of staff and giving feedback (negative and positive) to employees.
• Keep food and labor costs within budget.
• Ensure that any guest complaints are dealt with in a professional manner, as the goal is to have the guest leave happy.
• Ensure that all hotel and kitchen policies, procedures and standards are being followed.
• Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the hotel health and safety program.
• Adhere to all environmental policies and programs as required.

About you

- Minimum of 5 years experience.
- Previous experience as a Executive Chef within a 5* boutique hotel.
- Experience managing multicultural teams.
- Preferably with previous experience in African destinations.
  • Language required: English.

The company

hosco Talent Search is a division of Hospitality Connection (hosco).

hosco Talent Search provides hospitality employers with a distinctive and highly efficient placement service for young talents in the industry. With a team composed of recruitment experts, hosco assists companies in the recruitment efforts of both interns, graduates and alumni.

View profile
Expired

Executive Chef

Nairobi, Kenya

Full-time, Indefinite

Start Date:

Want something different? See similar jobs

Sous Chef
Sous Chef

Sous Chef

The Hoxton - Portland

Portland, OR, United States