Job Responsibilities:
Assist the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation and culinary activities.
Leading, managing, and training of BOH kitchen team.
Develop formal training plans and conducts on the job training sessions for kitchen staff team members.
In conjunction with the Executive Chef, create, implement, and drive initiatives for the Kitchen Team.
In conjunction with the Executive Chef modify menus or create new ones in keeping with industry and customer trends.
Assist the Executive Chef to estimate food requirements and manage food and labour costs, control overtime, and limit waste.
Assist the Executive Chef assess current financial trends impacting food &beverage and create cost saving initiatives.
Assist the Executive Chef to perform bi-annual staff appraisals as per TTH guidelines
Maintain a positive and professional approach with co-workers and customers.
Conduct daily pre-shift meetings and ensure active participation from all team members.
Ensure that all F&B service associated are familiar with all menu items from hand provides items for tasting by service associates as per established policy.
Assist the Executive Chef arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
Active and positive participation in rectifying arising problems or complaints related to F&B.
Any other duty as assigned from time to time
Required skills and Competencies:
BS degree in Culinary Science or related certificate in culinary training degree.
Certificates in Fire Safety and First Aid.
A minimum of 3 years’ food preparation experience, preferably in a high volume, luxury hotel/restaurant environment.
2 years’ experience in a supervisory role within a high level culinary establishment. Previous catering experience.
Excellent English verbal and written skills.
Excellent leadership and team building skills.
Must be able to follow budgetary guidelines.
Be tech savvy and have a working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS
Office, restaurant management software, POS).
Customer service oriented with a positive can do attitude.
Well-organized and detail-oriented.
