Executive Chef

A leader in the luxury hospitality sector, our client is known for excellence, innovation, and exceptional guest experiences. With prime locations and a commitment to quality, they offer world-class accommodations, personalized service, and a unique culinary experience.

As the Executive Chef, you will play a pivotal role in establishing the hotel's culinary reputation by leading a talented and innovative kitchen team, curating exceptional menus, and delivering an outstanding dining experience.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead and inspire the kitchen brigade, fostering growth and skill development among team members.
• Design menus that exceed guest expectations while adhering to brand standards.
• Ensure consistent preparation of high-quality dishes across all hotel food outlets.
• Oversee kitchen operations, including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and waste management.
• Manage all kitchen functions, ensuring operational efficiency, quality control, and administrative compliance.
• Optimize costs without compromising quality, improving gross profit margins and financial performance.
• Recruit, train, and develop kitchen team members.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or high-performing Sous Chef in a luxury or first-class property.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor a team.
• Creativity in crafting innovative and high-quality dishes.
• Business acumen in managing kitchen operations within a hotel setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for internal and external collaborations.
• Exceptional organizational and planning abilities with the capacity to multitask.
• Relevant professional trade qualification.

Preferred:

• Certification in management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

This role is ideal for a visionary culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about creating memorable dining experiences, and is dedicated to driving operational excellence.