Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Executive Chef to oversee culinary operations and manage kitchen teams across multiple restaurants within their organization. The Corporate Executive Chef will be responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality menu development kitchen management and ensuring exceptional dining experiences in all their establishments.
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic culinary direction and ensure consistency in food quality taste and presentation across all restaurants.
- Collaborate with the management team to develop and update menus that align with each restaurants concept and target audience.
- Conduct regular menu tastings engage in recipe development and introduce innovative culinary concepts.
- Manage and oversee the daytoday operations of multiple kitchens including staffing scheduling and training.
- Hire train and mentor kitchen staff ensuring high performance and fostering a positive work environment.
- Maintain appropriate staffing levels manage labor costs and optimize kitchen efficiency.
- Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers to source highquality ingredients.
- Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships to ensure favorable pricing and timely deliveries.
- Develop and implement inventory control systems to minimize waste control costs and optimize food freshness.
- Set and enforce quality standards for all food items across all restaurants.
- Conduct regular inspections of food preparation areas to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Monitor plate presentation and ensure consistent adherence to the restaurants quality expectations.
- Work closely with the management team to develop and manage kitchen budgets for each restaurant.
- Analyze financial reports monitor food costs and implement costcontrol strategies while maintaining quality and profitability.
- Stay updated on culinary trends techniques and industry advancements.
- Foster a culture of creativity and innovation among kitchen staff encouraging experimentation with new ingredients and flavors.
- Maintain effective communication and collaboration with restaurant managers frontofhouse staff and other departments.
- Coordinate with multiple teams to ensure smooth operations and resolve any issues or conflicts.
- Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities for kitchen staff in each restaurant.
- Organize workshops mentor junior chefs and ensure the continuous improvement of culinary skills and knowledge.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Corporate Executive Chef overseeing multiple restaurants or locations.
- Strong experience in Italian PanAsian and Japanese cuisines. Experience in Lebanese cuisine is a plus.
- Culinary degree or equivalent certification is highly preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of culinary techniques flavor profiles and international cuisines.
- Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and mentor kitchen staff.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and update menus based on market trends and customer preferences.
- Sound knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Financial acumen and experience with budgeting and cost control.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluent in Arabic and English.