Chef De Cuisine

1. Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

2. Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.

3. Able to make decisions regarding succession planning.

4. To be aware of all financial budgets and goals.

5. To ensure that guests are always receiving an exceptional dining experience representing true value for money.

6. Ensure that all recipes and product yields are accurately cost and reviewed regularly.

7. Ensure that all food items are prepared as per standard recipe cards whilst maintaining portion control and minimizing waste.

8. Ensure that food stock levels within the culinary department areas are of sufficient quantity and quality in relevance to the hotel occupancy and function forecasts.

9. Ensure that associate meals and associate dining services are of a consistently high standard.

10. Ensure that chefs are always in clean tidy uniforms and are always presentable to be in guest view.

11. Ensure that all food preparation equipment is being used safety and correctly and that it is cleaned and maintained.

12. Ensure that all culinary operations manuals are prepared and updated.

13. Ensure that the Department’s overall operational budgets are strictly adhered too.

14. Ensure that the culinary department adheres to all company and hotel policies and procedures.

15. Ensure that a consistent first class product of the highest quality is achieved and maintained in all culinary areas, whilst adhering to operational deadlines.

16. Ensure that meetings are well planned and results-orientated.

17. Creative menu planning and correct food preparation for each outlet including banquets.

18. To work in close conjunction with the Food and Beverage Manager and respective & teams, to create a yearly marketing Plan for the outlet.

19. Ensure that all relevant banquet set-ups are prepared ahead of guest’s arrival and in adherence with hotel standards.

20. Be aware of new items, which are introduced onto the market and keep up with the lasted product trends.

21. To fully understand the market needs and desires for each outlet and ensure that the menus are developed to reflect those needs.

22. To initiate relevant maintenance reports and work orders supported by the respective follow up of those items actioner.

23. To manage associates fairly and take a personal interest in knowing all culinary associates.

24. To project a positive and motivated attitude among-st all associates.

25. To spend time in the restaurant to ensure that the operation is managed well by the outlet team.

26. To frequently verify that only the highest quality products are used in food preparation.

27. To ensure that all food products received into the hotel are of the required standard and quality and that they are stored and rotated correctly.

28. Responsible for the supervision of all stewards and their activities within the culinary department.

29. Ensure that weekly work schedules and annual leave planners are administered and filed correctly.

30. Ensure that the overall culinary department is motivated and that positive feedback on work performance is given.

31. To delegate responsibilities to subordinates as required.

32. Coach and counsel employees in a timely manner and in accordance with Company policy.

33. To act as manager on duty for the hotel as scheduled.

34. To recruit and select a suitable culinary team who are able to work within a decentralized management philosophy.

35. Identify strengths and weaknesses and provide timely feedback to the individual.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible Business: Show involvement and be interested in environmental and/or social issues by participating in Responsible Business hotel and departmental activities.

• Accepts flexible working schedule when necessary for the Hotel’s uninterrupted service as well during the pre opening stage.

• Be co-operative to the entire team for all other duties and do direct job or indirect job to be one team. You may be required to undertake other duties or you may work in another department from time to time as the Hotel may require according to the business requirement