Head Chef in a good established restaurant - Saudi Arabia

Company: Pragma Firma Management Location: Riyadh Department: Hospitality Employment Type: Full Time
  • To work, assist, support and perform beyond expected scope of performance as to the degree of excellence the Group Executive Chef requires, in the latter’s presence and absence.
  • Plan, prepare, set up and provide superior service in all areas of production to from all areas of the kitchen, from the onset of shift duty to shift close.
  • All MEP completed on time to the expectation of the Group Executive Chef to the degree of assurance that established recipe and plating rules are to exact specification.
  • Understands the “Whenever needed, When not asked” rule of ensuring excellent kitchen operations as deemed by Group Executive Chef.

Required Skill Set:

  • Check the Daily review of shift preparation stock par levels has been completed.
  • Check that the Daily review of shift service production section par levels has been completed.
  • Ability to monitor preparation and production of a la carte MEP ensuring quality and quantity standards are met based on daily reservations guest calculation.
  • Daily review and assessment of all ingredients in Stores and in section Stores.
  • Monitor cycle from dish pit, expedite to FOH service, to return of equipment to service lines.
  • Ability to follow recipes & follow Executive Chef seasoning standards.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time to a high level of professionalism.
  • Ability to work well under pressure to meet real-time production and preparation
  • Schedules and requirements, sometimes under heat & stress.
  • Calm, clear, organized repertoire with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy
  • to recipe replication and in-vivo food production.
  • Maintains key relationships with Internal Staff – e.g. Stewarding, Kitchen
  • Associates, FOH Service Staff & Management.
  • Abides by the food safety guidelines as per HACCP, RCC Internal Policy, and the
  • RCC Hygiene Programme and Procedure Manual.
  • At all times, within all Kitchen Production Areas & Stores, acceptable working
  • SOPs are followed per the RCC Hygiene Programme and Procedure Manual.
  • Ensure all FF&E, utensils, BOH employee gear & uniform, equipments, stores are all functional, adequate, and in working professional order.
  • Coordinates and ensures all guest special request are met
  • Fully strategizes working schedules, trainings, line-ups, FOH meetings, and other Internal procedures to a full professional extent.
  • Monitors all BOH Operations, Section Operations, and BOH Staff Procedures to the guidelines set by the RCC Hygiene Programme and Procedure Manual
  • Qualifications:
  • Excellent supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills and able to improve and furthers Training and Development of all Kitchen and FOH Staff.
  • Develops full understanding ordering/requisition, stock control & value, food costing.
  • Orient and train kitchen personnel with property & department rules, policies & programmes, and procedures.
  • Manage, maintain, and drive ALL Kitchen Operations to a superior level and sustain that level, irrespective of the Group Executive Chef being present for extended periods of time.
  • The ability to communicate effectively in English in both written and verbal form
  • Proficient in menu development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products
  • Ability to get along well with others, to demonstrate flexibility and patience, to work as a member of and a leader of the team.
  • Culinary creativity and menu writing abilities 
  • A culinary degree is desirable.
  • Minimum of 2 years culinary management experience in a hotel/Italian dining restaurant.
  • Good knowledge of food and beverage trends with a focus on quality, production, food presentation and hygiene.
  • Knowledge of Italian Gelato and pastries is an asset.
  • MIDDLE EAST experience is highly desirable

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