Executive Chef

Job description / Role

Company description

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Job description

We're seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Chef to lead our culinary team. The Executive Chef will manage the kitchen's daily operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation that meets guests' expectations.

This role involves menu development, team leadership, cost management, and adherence to food safety and occupational health and safety standards as per the laws of Egypt.

Key responsibilities

• Menu planning and development
  Design seasonal and innovative menus that reflect contemporary tastes and trends.
  Collaborate with food suppliers to source high-quality local ingredients.
  Adapt menus based on guest feedback, locality, and seasonal availability.
• Food preparation and presentation
  Oversee the preparation, cooking, and presentation of all food to maintain the highest quality.
  Ensure portion sizes, plating, and garnishing are consistent with laid down standards.
  Look out for current culinary trends and apply them to keep menus fresh and innovative.
• Conference & events execution
  Plan, coordinate, and supervise all food preparation and presentation for functions, including banquets, conferences, meetings, and corporate events.
  Maintain flexibility to adjust offerings and layouts based on guest feedback, event type, and the type of service required.
• Team management and leadership
  Recruit, train, and supervise kitchen team including stewarding.
  Promote a positive work environment ensuring HACCP and health & safety standards are followed by all.
  Conduct regular performance reviews and provide training and mentoring to the team to develop their skills.
• Cost management and inventory control
  Monitor and control kitchen costs, including food, employee, and waste.
  Establish and maintain budgets and provide reports on costs, productivity, and kitchen performance.
  Manage inventory, including ordering, receiving, and stock rotation.
  Work closely with the cost control team to manage food cost.
• Food safety and compliance
  Ensure all food preparation, storage, and handling meet food safety standards, including HACCP principles.
  Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment, with a strict focus on occupational health and safety regulations.
  Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation requirements.
• Customer satisfaction
  Collaborate with front-of-house team to understand and handle all guest preferences and dietary requirements.
  Respond to guest feedback and make menu adjustments to improve the dining experience.

Qualifications

Qualifications & skills

• Minimum experience of 4-5 years with international chain hotels.
• At least 5 years of experience in a senior culinary position, with a minimum of 2 years as an Executive Chef.
• Bachelor's degree or Hotel Management Degree or its equivalent.
• A team player, with the ability to drive a highly energetic team to deliver results.
• Must be creative, innovative and have great communication skills.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, including HACCP.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Additional information

• Good communication and customer contact skills.
• Service oriented with an eye for details.
• Ability to work effectively and contribute in a team.
• Self-motivated and energetic.
• Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times.

About the Company

A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making "Feel Welcome" resonate as the finest hotel promise.

From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels'​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services.