What you will be doing:
- Supervision of kitchen in the absence of the Executive and Sous Chefs. Delegate duties and responsibilities to kitchen employees to ensure service demands are met.
- Lead team members by setting a positive example.
- Assist Executive Chef with menu preparation and ensuring adequate supplies are available for expected service.
- Liaise with Restaurant team members regarding the availability of menu items, additions to the menu and any relevant changes.
- Maintain excellent presentation standards and cost control for all food and beverage outlets.
- Ensure strict stock rotation and minimum wastage. Have stock control procedures implemented and maintained.
- Works with and co-ordinates the work of apprentices in the preparation and production of food as required.
- Prepares and ensures availability of mis en place as required.
- Keep all working areas clean and tidy.
- Ensure all equipment is maintained, serviced and cleaned.
- Assist with preparation of rosters, ensuring that suitable and cost effective employee levels are maintained at all times. Rosters to be authorized by appropriate department head.
- Report any problems to the Executive Chef / Sous Chef
What we are looking for :
- Good presentation and influencing skills.
- Multicultural awareness and able to work with people from diverse cultures.
- Ability to work independently and has good initiative in a dynamic environment.
- Self-motivated and energetic.
- Service oriented with an eye for detail.
- An ability to understand and navigate complex stakeholder environments
- Strong focus and passion for hotel operations
- Sound understanding of emerging trends in the industry
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, develop and inspire teams
- Confident and articulate communication, negotiation, relationship and networking skills
- Time management skills with the ability to multitask
- Strong personal integrity
- Entrepreneurial spirit with drive, ambition and high level of energy
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with all levels of team members
