Chef

· Enforce performance standards, policies and procedures in Food & Beverage kitchen department in line with company regulations.

· Ensure strict compliance towards food and hygiene policies and procedures.

· Introduce and implement new ideas for the customer dining experience.

· To be fully aware of trends in the industry and make regular suggestions for improvement of the menu.

· Efficient food cost management.

· Minimize expenditure to increase profitability with the guidelines set by the budget.

· Support and work closely with the Operations and Marketing team in developing special festive dining menus and/or marketing initiatives to drive traffic and increase per customer spend

· Able to interact with customer(s) as and when required to further enhance the dining experience of customers

· Implement direction and organize the culinary team to ensure smooth operation of the kitchen.

· To hold regular performance appraisals with members of the culinary team, identifying areas for development and training needs, and ensuring that this training is effective.

· Set and explain clearly to team members regarding collective targets and standards that should be achieved as a team.

· To organize and implement training for the needs of the kitchen team as a whole and the individual staff as needed.

· 5-years progressive hands-on experience with increased accountability as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef managing multiple kitchens and chef brigades.

· Experience with developing, presenting and implementing recipes / menus at the right price point in European, Middle Eastern and Asian cuisines.

· Must have hands-on experience with different economic cycles within the industry including the implementation of cost reduction programmes without compromising on food quality and customer service