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
Anna Savchuk Professional Recruiter
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