Chef de Cuisine

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

• Maintain highest quality of ingredients

• Manages daily orders and checks quality of the food products received from suppliers and commissary off-site kitchen

• Promote the features and F&B options to guests

• Talk with guests and make menu recommendations and suggestions about the menu offerings

• Present brief culinary moments in front of the guests with dishes coming from the hot kitchen

• 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

• Manage and train all kitchen and back-of-house kitchen staff to achieve high performance

• Lead by example, is a strong role model for interpersonal performance standards and a champion of culinary standards

• Create a strong team relationship with the kitchen staff

• Share responsibilities with the Lounge Leader and Head House Keeper in managing all aspects of the Lounge

• Champion hygiene, food quality and food safety standards

• 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

• Give input to budgets and manage food cost

• Astute placing of food orders

• Monitor inventory use and ensure correct stock controls are practiced

• Oversee equipment maintenance and condition

 

 

Mindset

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• Energetic, good interpersonal skills

• Passionate about F&B

• Positive upbeat disposition

• Highly organized and detail orientated

• Well groomed

• Fluency in English language

• Strong communicator

• 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