About the job 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.