Executive Chef

Company Description

Contemporary, relaxed and imaginative. Be it a leisurely family break or romantic escape, AVANI Hotels & Resorts provides the right space for guests who value the details that matter.

Job Description

As Executive Chef, you will be responsible for leading the overall kitchen operations of the hotel. You will train and manage kitchen team members, supervise and coordinate all related culinary activities, estimate food consumption and purchase food, select and develop recipes. You will need to standardize the production of dishes to ensure consistent quality, establish presentation, technique, and quality standards, plan and price menus, ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance, and ensure proper safety and sanitation in the kitchen. You may be required to cook certain dishes for special occasions and oversee special catering events. The Executive Chef is directly responsible for hiring, people development, and performance reviews of the kitchen team and will report to the General Manager. Additionally, the Executive Chef will be responsible for driving revenue and ensuring profitable kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or related Culinary degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of industry and culinary management experience.
• Previous experience controlling food and labor costs.
• Previous experience with demonstration cooking, menu development, and pricing development.
• Passion for leadership and teamwork.
• Eye for detail to achieve operational excellence.
• Excellent guest service skills.

Additional Information

Applicable for Malaysian Citizens.