Chef de Cuisine
CORE PURPOSE
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Ensure the F&B offering within the lounge is to a world-class standard and in line with Brand and guest expectations
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Lead and inspire the kitchen team to execute the highest level of culinary experience
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Control costs
Ensure the F&B offering within the lounge is to a world-class standard and in line with Brand and guest expectations
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Design of menus to be in line with cuisine philosophy
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Maintain highest quality of ingredients
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Manages daily orders and checks quality of the food products received from suppliers and commissary off-site kitchen
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Promote the features and F&B options to guests
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Talk with guests and make menu recommendations and suggestions about the menu offerings
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Present brief culinary moments in front of the guests with dishes coming from the hot kitchen
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Menu presentations and tastings to the Lounge management on a regular basis
Lead and inspire the kitchen to execute the highest level of culinary experience
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Lead, coach, motivate the kitchen team
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Manage and train all kitchen and back-of-house kitchen staff to achieve high performance
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Lead by example, is a strong role model for interpersonal performance standards and a champion of culinary standards
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Create a strong team relationship with the kitchen staff
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Share responsibilities with the Lounge Leader and Head House Keeper in managing all aspects of the Lounge
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Champion hygiene, food quality and food safety standards
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Ensure cleanliness and food safety processes (HACCP) are followed and implemented throughout
Control costs
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Audit staffing and ensure labor costs are in line with budget
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Give input to budgets and manage food cost
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Astute placing of food orders
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Monitor inventory use and ensure correct stock controls are practiced
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Oversee equipment maintenance and condition
Mindset
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Energetic, good interpersonal skills
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Passionate about F&B
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Positive upbeat disposition
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Highly organized and detail orientated
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Well groomed
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Fluency in English language
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Strong communicator
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Attention to detail
Desired education
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Degree OR Professional Diploma in Culinary Arts
Desired work experience
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5 years minimum work experience within a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant
Talk to us if your personality and experience suits the role.
Kindly email your cv to careers@yatesandpartners.com
to discuss further.
In your application, please reference which role you are applying for.