Executive Chef

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Executive Chef with at least 15 years of experience in luxury 5-star hotel kitchens. This key role involves overseeing the entire culinary operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation, maintaining high hygiene standards, and maximizing guest satisfaction.

Primary Duties

• Oversee and direct all kitchen and culinary functions within the hotel environment.
• Create and refine menus, recipes, and food concepts consistent with the hotel's elite standards and guest preferences.
• Maintain unwavering standards for food quality, visual presentation, and service in line with 5-star expectations.
• Lead, develop, and manage culinary personnel including chefs, sous chefs, and other kitchen staff.
• Monitor and regulate food costs, budgets, inventory management, purchasing processes, and minimize food wastage.
• Ensure strict adherence to HACCP guidelines, food safety protocols, hygiene, and health regulations.
• Collaborate closely with Food & Beverage, Purchasing, Banquet, and Hotel Operations departments to streamline functions.
• Promote innovation within menu development and culinary techniques while preserving operational efficacy.
• Coach, motivate, and critically assess the kitchen team to enhance their performance and growth.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years' experience in culinary roles, preferably within internationally recognized 5-star hotels.
• Established track record as an Executive Chef or Senior Chef managing large hotel kitchens.
• Robust leadership ability combined with expertise in menu creation, cost management, and team leadership.
• Comprehensive knowledge of global cuisines and current culinary trends.
• Detailed understanding of food safety standards, including HACCP.
• Excellent communication and organizational capabilities.