Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager Vacancy at a Leading Eatery

Position Title: Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager.

Job Station: Nasarawa State.

INTRODUCTION:-

Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager job opportunity is available at a Leading Eatery for individuals who possess relevant qualifications.

Job Description

• The Executive Chef is responsible for all food production, menu development, food purchase specifications and standardized recipes
• He / She is also responsible for maintaining the highest professional food quality and hygiene standards throughout the food production process in the hotel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-

• The Executive Chef schedules and coordinates the work of the chefs, cooks and other kitchen employees to ensure that food preparation is economical, technically correct and within budgeted cost
• Evaluates food products to ensure that the restaurant quality standards are consistently attained
• Projects annual food, labor and other costs and monitors actual financial results and takes corrective action as necessary to ensure that the financial targets are met
• Develops standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which help to assure consistently high quality.
• Implements measures to minimize food costs, exercise s portion control for all items served and works with the food & beverage manager in establishing menu selling prices
• Interacts with the food & beverage department to ensure that food production consistently meets or exceeds the expectation of guests.
• Research and implement new culinary trends
• Delegate daily tasks to sous chef and other kitchen staff; manage their progress throughout the day
• Must be great with variety of dishes ( e.g local dishes, la carte, buffet and oriental).

Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met:

• Provides direction for menu development.
• Monitors the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Determines how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.
• Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
• Ensures employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications.
• Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION:-

• Culinary Arts Degree and / or other Culinary Certification
• Proven 3 – 4 years Executive Chef Experience in a 4 – 5 Star hospitality industry
• Great attention to detail and creativity
• Must be proficient in the use of Opera and Micros
• Must be willing to work within Keffi, Nasarawa State in Nigeria
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Willingness to replenish professional knowledge
• In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition
• Communication, dexterity, creativity and leadership skills
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• Vast knowledge in culinary arts, including any new up and coming food trends
• Expert skills and experience planning, designing, and preparing meals.

Apply Before:-

18th May, 2021.

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