Position: Executive Chef / Chef De Cuisine
Location: Department store based in Central Bangkok – BTS Line
Position Summary:
The Executive Chef is accountable for the overall success of the daily restaurant and kitchen operations at all outlet(s). He or she will be required to exhibit culinary talent by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions whilst supervising food production and kitchen related areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product are produced. The Executive Chef is also expected to strive to continually improve guest and associate satisfaction and maximize the financial performance in areas of responsibility. He or she will also need to ensure high standard of sanitation maintained in all kitchen areas.
Responsibilities:
- Food & Beverage Sales, Average Check, Profit and Loss
- Complying to standards & procedures
- Achieve high service standards as per Mystery Shopper score card
- P&L statement, wastages, overheads and purchases
- Responsible for Staff Development & training in the stores
- Develop employee engagement & loyalty in the area
- Oversee and manage the Central and Outlet Kitchen(s)
- Create and develop unique offerings of cuisine / pastry that provides our customers with a variety of selections
- Demonstrate creativity and innovation skills in the offerings of cuisine / pastry
- Work closely with other chefs in order to achieve highest possible standard of food items
- Plan, supervise and organize the preparation and execution of all cuisine / pastry
- Management of a team of chefs
- Oversee staff scheduling of all kitchen staff
- Reinforce proper cleaning and housekeeping in the kitchen, and to ensure food handling, hygiene standards and regulations are complied with
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience
- Minimum 10 years of related working experience in hotels or restaurants
- Experience in a luxury hotel or restaurant will be an advantage
- Possess positive learning and management skills
- Creative and self-motivated
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Must present a positive and professional attitude at all times
- English is a must
