Head Chef/Sous Chef

Duties and Responsibilities

· Develop and oversee all functions of the Kitchen Division.

· Maintain current licenses and permits as prescribed by your jurisdiction for your division.

· Assist with the development and implementation the Hotel sales and marketing plan.

· Develop the annual budget and targets for areas under your supervision.

· Prepare and produce detailed financial reports as required in a timely fashion.

· Use various financial management skills to analyse performance results to identify profitability shortfalls or opportunities to increase revenues, reduce costs, improve overall profitability and meet budget goals.

· Regularly monitor market performance, penetration, trends, practices and systems in the Hotel industry to help project future supply and demand, and identify business opportunities.

· Develop a knowledge base of existing competitor strategies, and analyse their strengths and weaknesses to successfully direct marketing activities against each.

· Build market share by developing short and long-term strategies for the Food & Beverage Division including the identification of business opportunities, promotions and areas where products and services can be improved.

· Develop and implement the Food & Beverage marketing plan including the development of menus, promotions and pricing strategies as appropriate.

· Coordinate with Food & Beverage to develop cross promotions as appropriate.

· Ensure your division is managed to control costs, increase revenues and meet budget goals.

· Provide ongoing communication to all areas within your division regarding policies, programmes and procedures.

· Ensure all operating procedures are properly implemented within your division.

· Review and modify operating manuals within your division as required.

· Create menus, specials and promotions.

· Ensure all dishes have standardised recipes.

· Work with Food & Beverage to develop menus and review catering requirements of events to ensure all event specifications are properly delegated and arranged.

· Source and procure ingredients as required.

· Oversee all purchasing, receiving and inventory practices and exercise risk management skills to prevent improper handling, damage, spoilage or theft of inventory items.

· Ensure all dishes are prepared according to established standards and procedures.

· Prepare dishes as required.

· Conduct cooking demonstrations for Kitchen Employees as required.

· Ensure the strictest guidelines for food safety and handling are practiced.

· Conduct regular walkthroughs through all kitchen and food storage areas and coordinate preventive maintenance and general cleaning programmes with Housekeeping and Engineering.

· Be readily available to handle guest queries and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner.

· Monitor guest feedback and make recommendations for improvements or new products or services to meet guest needs.

· Review and negotiate tender documents and vendor contracts as necessary.

· Oversee all purchasing, receiving and inventory practices and exercise risk management skills to prevent improper handling, damage, spoilage or theft of inventory items.

· Monitor department spending and recommend corrective actions as necessary.

· Review and negotiate tender documents and vendor contracts as necessary.

· Ensure the best candidates fill vacancies by participating in the recruitment of Employees under your supervision.

· Develop and constantly review the succession plan within your division and develop cross training and professional development programmes for the advancement of potential Supervisors and Managers.

· Conduct regular performance appraisals for Managers and Supervisors to assess employment eligibility during their probation period, and opportunities for development throughout their career with the Hotel and SBI.

· Ensure Managers within your division are properly carrying out probationary reviews and performance appraisals as required and review all appraisals for underperforming Employees.

· Identify training opportunities and ensure training objectives are met within your division.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract