JOB SCOPE

· Provides quality food products for our guests and supports in achieving all goals designated by the Executive Chef

· Ensures overall efficiency in food production and general cleaning of kitchens, equipment and utensils.

· Ensures local regulations particularly in respect to food and refuse transportation around kitchens and service corridors are followed.

· Complies and ensures hygiene policies are strictly adhered to a daily basis. Conducts training on hygiene standards and performs regular inspections with outlet chefs and stewarding.

· Ensures that periodic programs such as pest control, grease trap and kitchen hood cleaning are in place.

· Develops interesting exciting and balanced menus on a timely basis that are appropriate and responsive to the market. Assist marketing efforts by creating and being known for a Unique Selling Point (UPS) for each of the varied outlets.

· Tastes food regularly and expresses informed and constructive suggestions to outlet Chefs regarding food preparation and presentation.

· Reviews sales and food cost on a regular basis to achieve budgetary goals.

· Assists the Executive Chef with annual budgets.

· Evaluates, revises and improves existing Department policies and procedures. Prepares other required operational Department reports.

· Coordinates equipment needs, cleaning schedule/project status, health/safety and sanitation follow up with the Executive Steward

· Estimates food consumption to schedule purchases and requisition of raw materials.

· Maintains a good knowledge of industry trends and changes.

· Ensures non-standard culinary requests are met, in particular due to special dietary needs of guests.

· Reviews menus, analyzes recipes, determines food, labor, and overhead costs, and assigns prices to menu items.

· Liaise with Facilities management to ensure adequate preventative maintenance programs are being executed to keep kitchen equipment in good working order while maximizing their life span.

· Investigates and resolves guest complaints in a prompt, courteous and professional manner with proper documentation and resolutions.

· Ensures a cooperative and professional rapport is maintained with all external controls.

· Fosters and promotes a cooperative working climate, maximizing productivity and employee morale.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

· Degree or Diploma in Culinary with at least 12 years of experiences in a high-volume restaurant or 4-5 star hotel.

· Possess a comprehensive and diverse culinary background that suggests a well-developed set of skills in terms of being able to cope in a large, diverse kitchen & restaurant environment.

· Knowledge of Japanese Cuisine, preparation and service is an advantage.

· Understand latest culinary concepts in a broad range of cuisines

· Good knowledge on basic accounting and calculation of food costs.

· Excellent logistical, culinary and leadership skills.

· Able to instill safety and sanitation habits.

· Fluent in English, knowledge of additional languages is advantages.

· Willing and able to work shift work.

· Have a well-groomed, professional appearance.

· Work inside and continuously maneuver in and around all areas of the offices as well as the Kitchens.