Executive Chef

Job description / Role

Company Description

Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!

As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status quo.

By joining us, you will become a Heartist, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.

You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfill yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!

You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.

Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.

Hospitality is a work of heart. Join us and become a Heartist.

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plans, directs, controls and coordinates the activities of all chefs, cooks and other kitchen personnel engaged in preparing and cooking food to ensure an efficient and profitable food service.
• Plans and approves menus for the various kitchen subsections; checks and approves requisitions of kitchen subsections based on planned menus.
• Estimates food consumption and requisitions; foodstuffs and kitchen supply; inspects delivery of perishable food items.
• Reviews menus, analyzes recipes, determines food, labor and overhead costs and drafts prices of menu items; confers with Food & Beverage Manager and Cost Controller on pricing of menu items.
• Prepares market lists, indicating type of food items, quality and quantity.
• Plans overall food production, considering:
  • Forecast
  • Probable number of guests
  • Supply conditions (availability of raw food)
  • Regency of menu
  • Clientele (local or international)
  • Competition
• Plans and approves utilization of food surpluses.
• Receives function sheet and schedules preparation of food.
• Cooperates with Purchasing Manager in locating sources of raw food items; substitutes locally available for imported raw food items.
• Checks and approves time schedules prepared by the different chefs.
• Ensures that all food prepared is served according to hotel standards.
• Controls cost by:
  • Minimizing spoilage
  • Maintaining adequate inventory of Food & Beverage Manager utilizing food surpluses
  • Portion control
• Devises special dishes and develops recipes.
• Hires, trains, guides and evaluates performance of kitchen staff; shifts staff according to skill to the various kitchen subsections.
• Prepares monthly spoilage reports for the Food & Beverage Manager.
• Practices in determination of Food & Beverage goals.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively and collectively as part of a team.
• Add diplomas or certifications required if needed.

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:

In 1-2 sentences, introduce the team, property or office environment in a way that reflects the culture.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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.