Executive Chef
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Job Overview  

We are looking forward to hiring a dedicated and passionate individual to work as an Executive Chef on an immediate basis.  

As an Executive Chef, you will be responsible for day-to-day food preparation and planning menus. You will also be responsible for hiring new Cooks, Chefs, and other cooking staff. In addition to this, you should handle customer’s complaints or issues.  

Furthermore, prior work experience as an Executive Chef or a similar role in the Hospitality industry would be preferred. You should also be having an understanding of managing the kitchen efficiently. You should also be having excellent leadership and communication skills.  

The candidate should hold a Certificate from the American culinary federation will be an added advantage. You should possess the ability to work for long working hours.  

Get in touch with us if you can fulfill the job requirements. We would be happy to have you on board.    

Responsibilities  

• Coming up with new dishes that can be added to the food menu.  

• Assisting the HR department in hiring new Chefs.  

• Organizing training sessions for new hires.  

• Making sure the quality of the food is as per the standards.  

• Submitting cost approvals for food menu to the higher management.  

• Monitoring the daily food inventory and restocking them as and when required.  

• Implementing hygiene policies and examining equipment for cleanliness.  

• Writing cost analysis reports for all food inventory.  

• Ensuring all food safety regulations are followed.  

• Performing administrative tasks such as taking stock of food, equipment supplies, etc.  

• Staying up to date on food trends and what is popular in the culinary world.  

Requirements  

• Associate degree in Culinary Art or a related.  

• A certificate from the American culinary federation will be an added benefit.  

• Proven work experience as an Executive Chef, Chef, or a similar role in the Hospitality industry.  

• Knowledge and understanding of managing the kitchen.  

• Experience working with various kitchen equipment.  

• Ability to manage the budgets.  

• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills.  

• Ability to meet task deadlines.  

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.  

• Proficient in MS Office Tools.  

• Ability to maintain a positive work environment.  

• Ability to work on weekends as well as public holidays.