Executive Chef

As the Executive Chef at our hotel, you will be responsible for leading the kitchen operations to create exceptional culinary experiences for our guests. Your role will involve menu planning, food preparation, staff management, kitchen budgeting, hygiene, and quality control to ensure guest satisfaction and maintain our reputation for excellence in dining. You will collaborate with the Food & Beverage team to plan, develop, and innovate food menus based on guest preferences, seasonal availability, and cost control. Supervising all kitchen operations, including food production, presentation, and portion control, will be a key part of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will manage and train kitchen staff to maintain hygiene, safety, and performance standards. Maintaining consistency and high quality in all food served across our restaurants, room service, banquets, and events will be crucial. You will need to control food cost, wastage, inventory, and kitchen budget effectively. Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and cleanliness in kitchen areas is a priority. Collaborating with procurement to source high-quality ingredients within budget and fostering creativity and innovation in menu offerings while accommodating dietary and allergen requirements will be part of your role. Regular briefings, menu tastings, and kitchen inspections will also be conducted by you. Monitoring kitchen equipment maintenance and ensuring timely repairs or replacements are essential. To qualify for this position, you should have a Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel Management, or a related field, along with 4-6 years of culinary experience in fine dining or hotel kitchens. Expertise in various cuisines, strong leadership and team-building skills, knowledge of kitchen operations, food costing, and safety standards are essential. Creativity, attention to detail, effective communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities are required. The ability to work under pressure and a flexible schedule are also necessary. This is a full-time position with food provided as a benefit. Fluency in English is preferred, and the work location is in person. The expected start date for this role is 15/07/2025.,