Executive Chef

Job Title: Executive Chef

Location: Baywatch Resort, Goa

Reports To: General Manager

Job Summary:

The Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing all culinary operations within the establishment. This includes creating and executing menus, managing kitchen staff, ensuring the quality of food preparation, and maintaining compliance with food safety regulations. The Executive Chef will collaborate with management to deliver a high-quality dining experience that exceeds guest expectations while managing food costs and maintaining profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Menu Creation and Development: Design innovative and seasonal menus, incorporating trends, customer preferences, and cost-effective strategies.
• Food Preparation and Presentation: Ensure that all dishes are prepared to the highest standard, maintaining consistency in taste, texture, and presentation.
• Staff Management: Lead, motivate, and develop kitchen staff by providing training, feedback, and performance evaluations. Ensure that all kitchen staff adhere to safety standards and protocols.
• Inventory and Cost Control: Oversee inventory, ordering, and cost management to ensure food and supplies are used efficiently and within budget.
• Quality Control: Monitor and maintain food quality standards, ensuring dishes meet company specifications and quality expectations.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure that kitchen operations comply with health, safety, and sanitation regulations. Implement and maintain proper food handling, storage, and preparation procedures.
• Collaboration: Work with the management team to align kitchen operations with the overall goals of the restaurant, including guest satisfaction, profitability, and brand consistency.
• Guest Relations: Handle any food-related customer complaints or issues promptly and professionally to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Financial Management: Assist with budgeting, financial reporting, and planning, with a focus on maximizing kitchen profitability and minimizing waste.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or in a similar leadership culinary role.
• Culinary degree or relevant certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety standards.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Creativity and passion for food.
• Proficient in cost control, inventory management, and menu engineering.
• Familiarity with financial reports and budgeting.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment (standing for long periods, lifting heavy objects).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹90,000.00 - ₹120,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Rotational shift

Work Location: In person