Specialty Chef

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Chef de Cuisine - Blue by Eric Ripert Restaurant

Indisputably, Grand Cayman’s premier restaurant. Blue by Eric Ripert where both guests and Caymanians come to be beguiled by true epicurean artistry in the grand tradition of  Le Bernardin  is seeking Chef de Cuisine. Accountable for the quality, consistency and production of the restaurant kitchen. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Coordinates menus, purchasing, staffing and food preparation for the property's restaurant. Works with team to improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. Develops and trains team to improve results.

Ideal candidate must have:

·  At least five years’ experience in 2 or 3 star Michelin or AAA fives diamond rated fine dining establishment as a chef or strong Sous chef, culinary qualification
·  The applicant must possess strong culinary skills in both hot and cold preparations. 
·  Ensure the quality preparation of all menu items on essential.
·  Must understand the fundamentals of food and labor cost control 
·  Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English

Drives innovation and business results for a unique single restaurant (e.g., Third Party vendor, Marriott International (MI) inspired concept, etc.). Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including making artistic contributions. Creates a prominent image for the restaurant and drives business through significant Marketing/Public Relations/Media activities. Oversees the restaurant marketing plan in partnership with the Restaurant General Manager/Manager and Hotel/Brand Marketing teams. Demonstrates affinity for building relationships with a focus on creating exciting and memorable guest experiences. Accountable for achieving financial goals. Participates in training specialty restaurant staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.

Drives innovation and business results for a unique single restaurant (e.g., Third Party vendor, Marriott International (MI) inspired concept, etc.). Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including making artistic contributions. Creates a prominent image for the restaurant and drives business through significant Marketing/Public Relations/Media activities. Oversees the restaurant marketing plan in partnership with the Restaurant General Manager/Manager and Hotel/Brand Marketing teams. Demonstrates affinity for building relationships with a focus on creating exciting and memorable guest experiences. Accountable for achieving financial goals. Participates in training specialty restaurant staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.

 

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

 

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

 

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

 

Leading a restaurant driven by culinary distinction (e.g., Third Party vendor, MI inspired concept , etc.)

• Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including making artistic contributions.

• Supervises restaurant kitchen operations.

• Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.

• Plans and manages food quantities and plating requirements for the restaurant.

• Communicates production needs to key personnel.

• Assists in developing daily and seasonal menu items for the restaurant.

• Monitors compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products and correct storage standards.

• Estimates daily restaurant production needs.

• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.

• Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to promote the meeting of standards.

• Determines how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.

• Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.

 

Creating a Prominent I mage for the Restaurant and Driving Business through Significant Marketing/Public Relations/Media Activities

• Oversees the restaurant marketing plan in partnership with the Restaurant General Manager/Manager and Hotel/Brand Marketing teams.

• Supports on-site/off-site public relations opportunities to promote the restaurant.

• Contributes to restaurant-related social media posts and public event communications.

• Serves as the primary point of contact for events or culinary-related community activities.

• Participates in local networking activities, which are often off property, in support of the restaurant.

 

Building Relationships with a Focus on Creating Exciting and Memorable Guest Experiences

• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

• Provides services that promote customer satisfaction and retention.

• Monitors quality and standards in order to meet the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.

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

• Sets a positive example for guest relations.

• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.

• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

• Handles guest problems and complaints.

 

Achieving Financial Goals

• Responsible for Restaurant-specific Profit & Loss.

• Takes an entrepreneurial approach in partnership with the Restaurant Manager/General Manager to meet financial goals.

• Understands financial opportunities by surveying culinary trends within their market.

• Drives top line revenue opportunities by being actively involved in the sales process.

• Sets and supports achievement of kitchen goals including performance, budget, team, etc.

 

Managing and Conducting Human Resource and Talent Management Activities

• Participates in recruiting efforts focused on identifying a talent pipeline.

• Participates in high-profile recruiting activities.

• Actively engages in the interviewing and hiring of employee team members with appropriate skills.

• Maintains authority over staffing decisions, within corporate policies.

• Prepares monthly labor forecasts and weekly work schedules for all kitchen personnel in accordance with staffing guidelines and forecasted labor costs.

• Adjusts schedules throughout the week to meet business demands.

• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaches, mentors, or otherwise helps others to improve their knowledge or skills.

• Participates in training specialty restaurant staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.

• Manages employee progressive discipline procedures.

• Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.

• Advocates employee cross-training to support successful daily operations.

• Uses all available on-the-job training tools for employees.

• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.

• Monitors and maintains the productivity level of employees.

• Facilitates employee understanding of expectations and parameters.

 

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

• Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

• Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.

 

 

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.

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