Chef De Cuisine; Moroccan chef Job Khobar area,Eastern Province Saudi Arabia,Hospitality / Hotel / Catering

Position: Chef De Cuisine (Moroccan chef)

Mӧvenpick Hotel & Residences Riyadh

The ability to utilize information on forecasts and reports to enable the planning of a smooth uninterrupted operation and service our guests; i.e. food production, purchasing & manpower planning.

The ability to make requisitions of all items needed for the next day.

The ability to priorities and, planyour teams daily tasks in order to ensure on time delivery as required.

Coordinating purchasing for the Kitchen and stewarding departments with the finance team as per the hotel procedures.

Conduct interviews for candidates in the department in conjunction with Human Resources and prepare job descriptions.

Daily monitoring of the Food Cost to ensure monthly targets are achieved without undermining the agreed product quality.

Adhere to and monitor departmental operating expenses as per departmental budget and forecast.

Review and monitor departmental work schedules, oversee that departmental payroll is in line with budgets.

Assist the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef with the preparation and conversion on departmental promotions calendar.

Co Ordinate together with Food & Beverage Operations with changing programeand promotions according to seasonality.

Ensure that staff scheduling is done effectively and in line with business demands and posted seven (7) days in advance.

Ensure all menus are accurately costed, have standard recipes and presentation photos

All new menu items to include service staff education and tasting.

Full compliance with local municipality HACCAP standards and certification.

In conjunction with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef look at new potential revenue streams including outside catering opportunities.

Operations

Train and develop the kitchen and stewarding team in the departmental operating standards.

The ability to taste and season the food appropriately and to ensure it is well presented and of the standard and quality required before serving it to the guest.

Maintain a consistent focus on improving the overall flow of the kitchen operations, seeking ways to maximize and improve the operation through productivity management and energy savings programs.

To lead and support employees in the achievement of financial, operational and service delivery targets via effective organizational policy and procedural development and appropriate employee training activities.

Foster a winning, solution-oriented work environment, motivating and engaging employees to continuously deliver the best possible service and to provide feedback and suggestions.

To lead daily departmental briefings and monthly employee meetings.

To have a complete understanding of and to adhere to Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts policy relating to Fire, Hygiene, Health and Safety.

To drive the performance of the kitchen and stewarding team members, including completion of performance appraisals, coaching counselling and performance management in conjunction with Human Resources.

Ensure all team members are aware of all F&B revenue targets as well as food cost targets, and are kept informed of performance results.

Ensure guests are communicated with and assisted in an efficient, warm and professional manner by all team members.

Ensure you have a presence in our outlets and interact with guests during service and ensure this is practiced by the Junior Chefs in your absence.

To ensure a consistently high standard of grooming is followed and by self and team.

Actively review guest comments and feedback, communicate this with the team members and implement procedures to enhance guest satisfaction.

Have full knowledge of all products and services provided by the property and in the local area.

Actively participate in guest events when requested.

Ensure daily shift handovers are conducted in a professional and constructive manner.

Regularly spot check duty shift checklists to ensure tasks are completed.

Be committed to the company culture of natural enjoyment and be a role model for delighting our guests.

Ensure at all times that workstations, fridges, freezers and preparation areas are well organised, equipped and properly maintained.

Monitor kitchen equipment and ensure the team reports any defects to…