Περιγραφή
We have a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate and reliable to join us as an Executive Chef.
This position supervises kitchen operations to ensure customer receive an exceptional culinary experience, ensures that all kitchens provide food in accordance with our highly standards of quality, and maintains a safe and sanitary work environment for all employees. Other duties include menu planning, preparation of budgets, and management of food cost. Specific duties involve food preparation and the establishment of quality standards, training of employees in cooking methods, presentation techniques and portion control. Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor. This position reports directly to the General Manager.
Απαραίτητα Προσόντα
Main responsibilities
Professional techniques / Production
Organizes and supervises food preparations in line with the occupancy and consumption forecasts
Supervises the different sections of the kitchen: production of hot and cold dishes, patisserie, dishwashing etc.
Prepares the cooking instructions and ensures they are duly applied
Oversees the whole work shift: ensures respect of the maximum waiting times defined by the brand, checks the presentation and temperature of dishes, etc.
Coordinates with restaurant serving staff in order to ensure that service runs smoothly
Plays an active role in the kitchen, leading by the example
Team management
Develops team spirit and motivation by creating a good working atmosphere
Takes part in or validates recruitments
Organizes the integration and training of new employees
Prepares and/or checks the work schedules in line with activity forecasts
Prepares the training plan for the kitchen staff and insures the implementation
Helps employees improve their skills and provides support for career development
Commercial / Sales
Keeps track of trends in the food production market
Regularly assesses the quality of services based on customers' remarks and quality audits
Keeps informed of developments in competition
Maintains excellent relations with suppliers
Positions the pricing policy to suit the market
Manages stocks and supplies
Organizes the kitchen staff to suit need and optimizes headcount to improve ""prime cost""
Respects the productivity ratios as budgeted
With the team, is continually looking for ways to improve costs and ratios while maintaining the high standard of service
Is actively involved in daily procedures and justifies any differences
Hygiene / Personal safety / Environment
Ensures that the equipment and appliances under his/her responsibility are used correctly and kept in good condition by kitchen staff
Ensures the respect and due application of the rules of hygiene in the department (HACCP standards etc.)
Sets up an action plan following the hygiene analysis results and tracks implementation
Checks that employees' uniforms are clean and in good condition
Ensures that safety instructions are respected for the use of kitchen equipment
Skills and Technical requirements:
Experience of working in small manufacturing
Ideally an understanding of manufacturing processes
Excellent communication skills
Be able to listen to and understand the needs and expectations of your staff, knowing how to provide suitable advice in all situations
Ability to foresee problems and set priorities. Be able to make time to address your teams’ unforeseeable problems
Through actions, encourage team spirit, integration, training and development of the staff
Ensure respect of individuals and company interests. Be able to act in a respectful, ethical and exemplary manner in all circumstances
Be able to set priorities, to keep the situation under control in all circumstances and to turn stress into action
Analyze and understand your environment and your evolution as well as your staff’s objectives within the company in order to integrate them into their actions. Be open to changes and ideas coming from others to improve their own results and company results
Good project management skills
Good presentation skills
Good numeracy and computer skills
Knowledge of manufacturing quality standards
An understanding of health and safety responsibilities and legislation.
Ability to speak French is an advantage
Παροχές
The company offers:
Competitive remuneration package
Training and career development
Dynamic and highly professional environment