Chef De Cuisine

Company Description

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel, where lively vibes and peaceful ocean views meet. Located minutes from Old San Juan, on the award-winning Isla Verde Beach in Puerto Rico. The resort features four pools, villa rooms, live entertainment, a Well & Being Spa and Fitness Center, paddleboards, luxury cabanas, signature dining at Caña, El San Juan Beach Club, Meat Market, Riva and Chandelier Bar featuring a 7,000 Crystal Chandelier.

Job Description

Fairmont El San Juan Chefs de Cuisine oversee kitchen operations in commercial and private kitchens. This role balances excellent cooking skills with managerial decision-making and team leadership, making it a great role for an experienced and accomplished kitchen professional. A chef de cuisine may make key decisions about menu items, ingredients, and even personnel within a restaurant’s kitchen.Chefs de cuisine are frequently the highest-ranking chefs within a kitchen, and as a result play an important role in menu development, food preparation and presentation, and kitchen operations. This fast-paced role requires the chef de cuisine to constantly balance providing a high level of customer satisfaction with keeping the kitchen moving efficiently.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

EDUCATION & SKILLS

• BA Degree in Culinary or related area
• Ability to speak English and Spanish

 

EXPERIENCE

• At least 4 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field.
• Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations
• Hospitality experience preferred
• Previous supervisor responsibility is required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.