Executive Chef
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Executive Chef

About the job

We are

The Dominican is a 4* deluxe design hotel, a destination for elegance in the historical centre of Brussels. The Dominican is the first member of Design Hotels™ in Belgium, distinguishing itself by offering a unique product and indulgent hospitality.
The hotel offers 150 rooms, 3 meeting salons, a gym with sauna & hammam, a restaurant, bar & terrace.

Description of the position:


Assure the organisation, the preparation and the quality of the services and culinary achievements proposed to the guest:

• Lead a team of 5 to 7 cooks and 2 to 3 stewards
• Take care that his or her team does its utmost concerning their work and the quality of their work as the presentation to the guests.
• Respect the Food Book concept.
• Make sure that he or she controls the different services that are placed under his or hers responsibility.
• Create a good team and a good working atmosphere.
• Make sure that the rules and regulations concerning hygiene and safety are respected and applied in the department, especially also the standards for HACCP.
• Respect the labour legislation in the department.

Tasks:

• Get involved in the local environment in order to get to know the specialities and the guest expectations.
• Make sure that he or she is informed about what is going on with the competitors.
• Carry out and/ or supervise the preparation of certain plates.
• Manage the different parts of the kitchen and the stewarding.
• Design the menus in cooperation with the Food & Beverage Manager.
• Show evidence of innovation and creativity in making and decorating the plates.
• Control a good working organisation for the entire team and make sure that there is a good collaboration and information flow between the different services and departments in the hotel
• Take care of a good utilisation and life expectation of the materials and equipment in the department.
• Control the stock of the products and certain drinks.
• Participate in the choice of suppliers and order the merchandises while respecting the policy of orders from the hotel and the Carlton Hotel Collection.
• Carry out the inventories.
• Participate in the development of the yearly budgets for the department, analyse the results and put up the necessary corrective actions.
• Search continuously with the team for improving tastes and ratios while preserving the quality of the results.
• Set up the schedules for the kitchen and the stewarding employees, taking into account replacements, holidays, days off, etc.
• Control the good condition and cleanliness of the employee uniforms.
• Organise meetings with the team and take care of a good communication with and between the team members.
• Participate on formulating a training schedule for the department.
• Recruit his or her employees in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Carry out the evaluations of the team members.
• Purchase order linked to KPI’s.

Qualifications & requirements

• Minimum 5 to 10 years’ experience
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Flexible in hours / days
• Customer satisfaction oriented
• Very good communication skills in English and/or French
• Excellent physical condition and stamina
• Knowledge of HACCP regulations
  • What we offer: Joining The Dominican Family is also: • 100 % Reimbursement of Public Transport • Eco-cheque • 10 free nights & Staff discount in the hotels of the Carlton Group, including Design Hotel worldwide • Fantastic and healthy meals • Uniform • Free online language classes And having the great opportunity to… • Live The Dominican experience • Have the possibility to work for an international company • Make 46 other amazing colleagues as your friend • Develop your career • Be part of a growing Company’s Culture • Have the possibility to have a 4 days working week
  • Department: F&B kitchen

About you

  • Language required: English.

The company

The hotel is a luxury boutique hotel with a 4* deluxe rating and thanks its destination to its elegance in the historic center of Brussels. The Dominican is the first proud member of the well-known Design Hotels™ in Belgium and belongs to the Carlton Hotel Collection. The Dominican differentiates itself by offering a unique product, pure indulgence, wide variety, style, luxury and out-of-the-box hospitality.

The hotel has 150 stylishly designed deluxe rooms, executive rooms or one of The Dominican 5 exclusive suites, 3 meeting rooms, an indoor garden and wellness facilities.
All our rooms are equipped with all modern amenities. WIFI (complimentary), Air-conditioning, Telephone (VOIP), safe, mini-bar, flat screen TV, 24/7 room service, ironing facilities. The bathrooms are relax areas with rain shower or bath, hairdryer and toiletries.

Thanks to the personalized training of our staff, monitored by our HR manager, our talented mix of young and old is committed to providing our clients with the best possible service.

The Dominican strives to integrate Brussels’ traditions and the building’s history with cutting-edge contemporary design and the ultimate in style and comfort.

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Executive Chef

Brussels, Belgium

Full-time, Indefinite

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