EXECUTIVE CHEF

: Responsible for the consistent preparation of innovative and creative cuisine of the highest quality, presentation and flavour for the dining rooms, banquets and other food facilities, resulting in outstanding guest satisfaction.

Additionally responsible for the smooth running of the kitchen and manage areas of profit, stock, wastage control, hygiene practices and training within the kitchen. Executive Chef Duties and Responsibilities:

• Trains, develops and motivates supervisors and culinary staff to meet and exceed established food preparation standards on a consistent basis.

• Teaches preparation according to well defined recipes and follows up and discusses ways of constantly improving the cuisine at the property.

• Display exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment, counselling employees as appropriate and demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to management.

• Should be able to provide direction for all day-to-day operations in the kitchen.

• Understand employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence or determine appropriate replacement to fill gaps.

• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and kitchen staff.

• He/She should advocate sound financial/business decision making, demonstrates honesty, integrity and also leads by example.

• Provides and supports service behaviours that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.

• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.

• Delegates as appropriate to develop supervisors and subordinates to accept responsibility and meet clearly defined goals and objectives.

• Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.

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