Key Responsibilities
Culinary Leadership & Operations
- Design, implement and update innovative menus for the hotel restaurant, room service and customizable banquet packages.
- Oversee all food preparation and presentation, ensuring consistent quality, portion control, and adherence to established recipes.
- Manage the pacing and flow of the kitchen during peak hours to ensure timely service.
Financial & Cost Management
- Collaborate with the finance and accounting departments to accurately track food cost, inventory stock and operational expenses.
- Conduct regular inventory audits, manage stock rotation (FIFO), and implement strategic waste-reduction initiatives.
Team Management & Training
- Mentor all kitchen staff, including sous chefs, line cooks, and stewards.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance kitchen culture focused on continuous improvement and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and cross-training to ensure operational readiness across all kitchen stations.
Compliance, Health & Safety
- Ensure all food preparation aligns with necessary dietary and religious compliance standards (e.g., Halal certification protocols).
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of proven experience as a Head Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or similar leadership role within the hotel or hospitality industry.
- Education: Degree or Diploma in Culinary Arts or a related field.
- Financial costing: Strong proficiency in kitchen budgeting and food cost calculation.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage diverse culinary teams and handle medium to high volume banquet and catering operations.
- Certifications: Valid food handling and safety certifications (e.g., Typhoid vaccination, Food Handler training).