Chef De Cuisine

A luxury hospitality brand for modern travellers, Anantara connects guests to genuine places, people and stories through personal experiences and providing heartfelt hospitality in the world’s most exciting destinations. From pristine islands and tropical beaches to cosmopolitan cities, tranquil deserts and lush jungles, Anantara welcomes guests for journeys rich in discovery.

• Organize all activities within a Restaurant Kitchen area, ensuring a safe, smooth running and profitable operation within the framework of the Hotel.  And assist other kitchens, special functions, meeting with suppliers.
• To fill in as acting executive sous chef/ acting executive chef, as required in the absence of the aforementioned.
• To develop and maintain the Restaurant cuisine concepts and standards for food preparation and presentation.  To be familiar with local market and recommend menu changes according to the seasonal product availability.
• To achieve department budget goals and minimize food cost by ensuring that proper preparation, inventory, requisition, food pars and control systems are in place.
• To adhere to Anantara food preparation and presentation guidelines to ensure consistent quality culinary offerings to our guests.  Continually look to recommend improvements and additions to the Anantara presentation guidelines.
• To maintain food safety & protection. All food in working areas should be following food handling techniques, including dating, proper storage, rotation, etc. Maintain basic food safety and sanitation practices.
• To accurately forecast business demands on a weekly basis to ensure efficient staffing & food production.
• To be responsible for always maintaining outlet safety.
• To be responsible for asset management of all outlet property and facilities.
• Conduct a preventative maintenance inspection monthly.
• To lead and fully participate in departmental training to improve departmental skills and hotel service levels, providing team members the training and resources to take care of our guests.
• To supervise all team members including hiring and discipline in conjunction with the Executive Chef.
• Promote positive inter-departmental relations through candid communication and cooperation.
• Above all, to lead by example through a “hands on” approach to motivate our Team members to excel.

Knowledgeable about Greek, Mediterranean and Arabic Cuisine

2 Years minimum experience in same field

Leadership and communication Skills

 

• Prompt and courteous delivery of all orders, maintaining a positive image through all each guest contact and through cleanliness of guest areas.
• Assure total guest satisfaction in the service of food and beverage through the supervision of prompt and courteous delivery of all Restaurants and Room Service orders
• During shift, ensure that guests are satisfied by assisting with serving, seating, communication with kitchen, and by striving to speak to all guests.
• Assist in maintaining a highly motivated and well trained staff
• Open and close shift in accordance with Manager’s Checklist.
• Train, maintain and enforce all Anantara Service Standards
• Properly execute revenue and check control procedures on shift
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment for all Associates and guests
• Gather and implement all proper tools for running shifts (i.e. schedules, floor plans, reservations, checks)
• Find solutions for problems such as call outs, last minute bookings, or any other daily problems that may arise.
• Be on the floor during entire meal period and ensure adequate coverage
• Ensure that only a quality product is being served
• Maintain proper Associate uniform standards
• Manage an effective repair and maintenance program through the use of work orders, inspections, etc.
• Exercise station rotation to ensure stations are distributed fairly.  Handle daily Associate relations (i.e. scheduling, time adjustments, etc.)
• Assist any Associate in his/her job performance, when required, to ensure guest satisfaction.  Assist in implementing an effective training program for new and current associates
• Encourage problem solving by Associates through proper training and empowerment, to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Establish effective communication with Associates to gain their trust and respect through his/her hard work.  Maintain fair and consistent counseling and/or disciplinary procedures in accordance with Anantara’s Guarantee of Fair Treatment Policy
• Identify and recommend incentive programs, new ideas, and methods of operation