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Executive Chef
Marco Polo Ortigas Manila
Responsibility
- Kitchen Operations: Manage daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth food production, high-quality food, and the efficient flow of service.
- Menu Creation & Design: Develop innovative and seasonal menus, maintaining profitability while offering creative dishes that meet customer preferences.
- Staff Management: Hire, train, supervise, and mentor kitchen personnel, including sous chefs, line cooks, and dishwashers.
- Food Quality Control: Monitor and ensure that food items meet the restaurant’s standards for taste, presentation, and portion size.
- Health & Safety Compliance: Oversee sanitation procedures and enforce food safety protocols to comply with health regulations.
- Cost Control: Manage the kitchen budget, monitor food costs, control waste, and implement cost-saving strategies.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure a seamless customer experience and high guest satisfaction.
- Operational Efficiency: Oversee inventory management and ordering of supplies, ensuring optimal stock levels.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an Executive Chef in a luxury hotel or fine dining restaurant.
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Strong knowledge of culinary trends, food preparation techniques, and kitchen management systems.
- Proven leadership and communication skills to effectively manage a diverse kitchen team.
- Knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations.
- Experience in menu design, food costing, and budgeting.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.