Chef De Cuisine (French, Italian & Spanish Cuisine) at Accor
Accor S.A. is a French multinational hospitality company that owns, manages and franchises hotels, resorts and vacation properties
Chef De Cuisine (French, Italian & Spanish Cuisine)
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldArt / Crafts / Languages , Catering / Confectionery
Job Description
- To ensure that the kitchen runs at an acceptable food cost.
- To ensure that ambassador productivity is maximized and payroll costs minimized.
- To work with the Executive Chef in setting each outlet menu and recipes for each meal period in order to ensure accuracy.
- To ensure that all outlet kitchens adhere to Company and Hotel Policies and Procedures and all Standards.
- To prepare and update the relevant section of the Departmental Operations Manuals.
- To monitor food standards in collaboration with the Executive Chef according to their respective outlet.
- To co-ordinate with the Stewarding in regards to the requirements for the Kitchens.
- Implements guidelines, policies and procedures for those operating departments according to Guidelines & Standards.
- To keep the Chefs de Partie up to date with seasonally available meats, fish and produce on the local market.
- To assist in the development of product specifications for all menus.
- To encourage Chefs de Partie to be innovative and creative.
- To ensure that product consistency in quality, appearance and taste.
- To assist the Purchasing Manager in the cost-effective selection of raw products.
- To liaise closely with the Purchase Manager in the event of price fluctuation of fresh products.
- To continuously test, along with the Chefs de partie, new products on the market.
- To conduct regular meetings with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.
- To share with the Executive Chef / Executive Sous Chef the responsibility to maximize revenue and profits.
- To ensure the accurate maintenance of food recipe data.
- Liaises with Engineering to ensure prompt and efficient repair and maintenance.
- To identify market‑needs and trends in terms of food for both hotel guests and the local market.
- To monitor and analyze the menus and product.
- To plan and implement in conjunction with the Executive Chef and Director of F&B, Food promotion.
- To assist in performance appraisals when necessary.
- To identify training needs and plan training programs for the ambassadors.
- Comply with the hotel policies and procedures as well as federal legislation.
- To establish a rapport with guests maintaining good customer relationship.
- To co-ordinate constantly with the purchasing department.
- To maintain a good rapport and working relationship with ambassadors in outlet of all other departments.
- To assist in the implementation of the various food safety and hygiene standards including HACCP and other Municipality regulations.
- To work closely with the Hygiene Officer in implementing all hygiene and safety procedures.
- To be entirely flexible and adapt to rotate within the different outlets of the Kitchen Department.
- To carry out any other reasonable duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.
Qualifications
- Creative - Great leadership qualities, business oriented, flexible, understands modern food trends and is a good team player who will manage a great team of chefs. This person will already be working in this position as a chef de cuisine.
- Bachelor’s Degree, or any related Culinary degree.
- Minimum of 5 years of industry and culinary management experience.
- Previous experience with controlling food and labour cost, demonstration cooking, menu development, pricing, and training of culinary team members.
- Eye for detail to achieve operational excellence
- Passion for leadership and teamwork
- Excellent guest service skills
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Accor on jobs.smartrecruiters.com to apply
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