Job Details:
STEAKHOUSE HEAD CHEF
Portugal
Primary Objective of Position
Under the general guidance of the GM assess, evaluate and ensure that long-term and short term goals of the business and its kitchen operations are met. To direct and manage all food activities to maximize revenue, profitability and quality goals by developing and providing quality service and products, controlling costs. All work will be in line with the business guidelines and business plan, resort guidelines and service concepts.
Department: Food & Beverage
Responsible for: All Food & Beverage Kitchen Personnel
Reporting To: F&B Outlet Manager / General Manager
Requirements:
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Education: Food & Beverage / Culinary Arts Degree
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Professional Experience: > 8-10 years Culinary as Head Chef, with steakhouse background
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Languages: Fluent English (Mandatory). Portuguese is a plus
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Computer Skills: Basic Microsoft Excel / Word / Outlook
Responsibilities:
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Develop all the food menus and ensure that all are constantly updated, paying special attention to seasonal availability
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To ensure that all menus cost are correctly estimated to ensure maximum gross profit
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Check practices and systems in the food industry to ensure that the business’s food & beverage operations are competitive in the market place
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Ensure that all staff are constantly trained to effect good portion control and pleasing presentation of dishes
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Conducts weekly inspections of the food regions to ensure the best conditions, and recommends preventive maintenance to the GM where needed
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To ensure that sufficient stocks of all materials are being kept and stored under the correct conditions
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To liaise daily with management regarding special requirements, VIP´s functions and others.
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To ensure that all statutory H&S requirements are diligently followed
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To ensure that all the documents are passed to management for processing in due time.
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Randomly inspects all food regions on a daily basis to ensure facilities and equipment are clean, well maintained and replaced if necessary
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Proficient in all food procedures to be a resource when needed
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Challenge employees within department to achieve optimum food cost percentage
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Controls and analyses departmental costs on an ongoing basis; takes action to control negative deviation
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Monitor food stock takes as when required. Audits food services and quality on a regular basis and develops and implements strategies to improve results
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Plans and co-ordinates in-house activities and package plans with Restaurant Manager, F&B Outlet Manager and Sales Manager
Objectives and Goals
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Utilizes leadership skills and motivation to maximize employee productivity and satisfaction
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Monitors business’s overall service and team work daily, and makes recommendations for improvement to Department Heads
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Selects and develops strategies to improve guest service, food production techniques and efficiency
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Analyses financial reports relating to food, and takes corrective action and follow-up
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Manages and co-ordinates pricing and preparation of menus, beverages, and wine lists by taking the following into consideration: local requirements, market needs, competition and trends.
HR Management
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Screens, interviews and assists in selecting potential Supervisors and team members for department
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Develops and recommends appropriate training to meet guest needs to include Training Plan, SOP Manual
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Checks that staff meets and exceeds guest expectations by training and encouraging staff to go ‘the extra mile’
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Identifies training needs, and makes sure staff receives training, including skills training to provide consistent, reliable service
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Develop departmental training plans
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Identifies employees with potential for promotion and/or transfer and makes appropriate development plans for him or her together with the Outlet Manager and GM
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Conducts the following Human Resources related tasks: Performance appraisals, Coaching, Counseling Discipline and grievance, Employee relations, Wage and salary administration, Succession planning
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Conducts monthly departmental meetings with kitchen staff present
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Looks for ways to motivate and challenge employees
Health & Safety
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Ensures that all potential and real hazards are reported and reduced immediately
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Fully understands the business’s fire, emergency, and bomb procedures
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Ensures that emergency procedures are practiced and enforced to provide for the security and safety of guests and employees
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Ensures that employees work in a safe manner that does not harm or injure self or others
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Stimulates and encourages a general awareness of health and safety in tasks and activities carried out within the division
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Ensures the safety of the people and property within the premises by applying company regulations, adhering to existing laws and regulation
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Anticipates possible and probable hazards and conditions and either corrects them or takes action to prevent them from happening
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Ensures that the highest standards of personal hygiene, dress, uniform, appearance, body language and conduct of the employees is maintained by all employees in the department
Other
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Attends meetings and training required by the General Manager
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Assists colleagues to perform similar or related jobs when necessary
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Ensures guest satisfaction by attending to their requests
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Accepts flexible work schedule necessary for uninterrupted service to guests
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Maintains own working area, materials and company property clean, tidy and in good shape; reports defective materials and equipment to appropriate individual
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Continuously seeks to endeavor and improve the department’s efficient operation, and knowledge of own job function
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Is well updated on, and possesses solid knowledge of the following:
o Fire, bomb and emergency procedures
o Health and safety policies and procedures
o Facilities and nearby sights of interest and importance (i.e. hospitals, stations, tourist sites)
o Standards of operation and departmental procedures
o Current licensing relating to own department
o Accepted methods of payment by the company
Should you be interested in this position forward your CV on Word or format to Nuria de la Fuente on [email protected] or call on +356 27204518
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