Executive Chef

As Executive Chef of an Italian Specialty Restaurant, you are responsible for contributing to menu creation and managing and training the kitchen brigade to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. An Executive Chef will also be required to manage food cost controls. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: • Contribute with exciting initiatives delivered with consistency and excellent attention to detail • Updating, maintenance and implementation of all set policies and procedures • Managing stock levels, purchases, labour and other related costs • Leading by example, maintaining highest standards of hygiene and quality assurance practices • Quality control in cooperation with Hygiene Manager, all health and safety related matters as well as Food Hygiene • Training and training related matters • Menu creation • Managing and training the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organised and motivated team • Ensure consistency in quality of dishes at all times • Ensure resources meet business needs through the effective management of working rotas • Support brand standards through the training and assessment of your team • Manage food cost controls • Knowledge of activities in other departments and implications What are we looking for? An Executive Sous Chef serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow: • Previous Sous Chef Experience • Approaches food in a creative way • Strong supervisory skills • Positive attitude • Good communication skills • Committed to delivering a high level of customer service • Excellent grooming standards • Excellent planning and organising skills It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions; • Hotel School Diploma • Experience in the kitchen and Food & Beverage field • Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, days, afternoons and evenings • Has knowledge of International Cuisine • Has good communication skills with English and other languages • Highly motivated, creative attitude and a team leader • Understand business and financial terms • Guest oriented