CHEF DE CUISINE

Job description

You will be responsible for the efficient running of the department in line with Hyatt International's Corporate Strategies and brand standards, whilst meeting employee, guest and owner expectations. The Chef de Cuisine is responsible to manage the assigned kitchen as an independent profit centre, in line with the outlet’s operating concept and Hyatt International standards, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction while operating within budget, helping to ensure the financial success of the outlet.
Qualifications:
· Previous supervisory responsibility preferred.
· At least 5 years of related progressive experience or a culinary graduate with at least 1 year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field.
· Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
· Must work well in stressful high-pressure situations.
· Must be able to show initiative in job performance, including expecting what needs to be done before it becomes a necessity.
· Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
· Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including expecting, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
· Must have the ability to assimilate complex information data, etc. from disparate sources and consider adjusting or changing to meet the constraints of the particular need.
· Must be effective at listening to understand and clarify the issues raised by co-workers and guests.
· Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic functions.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Minimum 2 years experience as Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef in a hotel or restaurant of good standards; preferably with experience in luxury international brands. Qualification in Kitchen Production or Management will be an advantage. Comprehensive knowledge of kitchen hygiene practices and occupational health and safety standards will be essential. Basic Computer Skills in MS Office, and Recipe Maintenance System is preferred.
Responsibilities:
·  Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
·  Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Hyatt standards as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
·  Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and nametag when working (per brand standards).
·  Comply with Hyatt standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
·  Comply with certification requirements as applicable to the position, including Food Handlers Safety, etc.
·  Have a thorough working knowledge of menus and the preparation required to produce the product according to
·  Ensure the completion of necessary food and station preparations prior to open of the Restaurant in order to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during operating hours.
·  Assist and supervise on kitchen line during operating hours to maintain the highest standards of efficiency, productivity, and quality; be able to support any position in the kitchen that needs help.
·  Ensure that all food is prepared following Hyatt standard recipes
·  Ensure that all employees practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to themselves or other employees.
·  Enforce all hotel policies and house rules.
·  Be familiar with the hotel's emergency procedures.
·  Ensure that employees are at all times attentive, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and all other employees.
·  Aid in the security of food items and ensure the meat locker storeroom and walk-ins are locked when not in use.
·  Ensure that the Employee Break room is kept orderly and clean.
·  Maintain the high food quality standards in the kitchen and improve upon them.
·  Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
·  Assist in training staff in the operation and maintenance of all kitchen equipment.
·  Attend meetings as required by management.
·  Perform any other duties as requested by the management.
·  Advanced conversational skills in Spanish and English, both in writing, speaking and reading.