Executive Chef

Job description / Role

Company Description

Raffles & Fairmont Red Sea, positioned in the Kingdom's groundbreaking Red Sea Project, will provide visitors access to a nature-focused resort. With 361 rooms, eleven distinct dining concepts, including overwater restaurants with views of the Red Sea and the mangroves, and a spa, the resort will be situated next to an 18-hole championship golf course, reflecting Fairmont's association as a world-class golf destination. It will set new standards in sustainable development, positioned on 200 km of untouched coastline, an archipelago of more than 90 unspoiled islands, dormant volcanoes, rich marine habitat, and ancient archaeological sites.

Job Description

• Develop and update departmental SOP Manual, detailing standards of performance, policies and procedures, and service standards pertinent to the efficient operation of the kitchen in accordance with hotel policies, standards, and municipality requirements.
• Work with senior culinary team and is responsible for the team to develop new menus and product development supported by detailed analysis and accurate costing.
• Supervise senior culinary team to run their kitchens at a high-quality level whilst maintaining acceptable food cost.
• Oversee the planning and implementation of effective food promotions.
• Work closely with chief steward to ensure that kitchen areas are kept clean and orderly. Manage organization and cleanliness of departmental areas by conducting weekly walkthroughs.
• Ensure that high level of food safety management and precautions with regards to the hotel food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP) are adhered to in the department.
• Monitor food standards in each outlet and banquet.
• Ensure that all departmental reports, schedules, standard recipes, menus, food presentation photographs, and correspondences are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Identify market needs and trends in terms of food menus for both hotel guests and the local market.
• Interact with management of other departments within areas of responsibility to foster and maintain effective working relations with them.
• Meet and interact with representatives of the local community and potential guests as required.

Qualifications

• Strong F&B operations experience will be an advantage with overall minimum 20 years of experience in hotels and minimum 5 years in a similar role.
• Pre-opening experience, international exposure, remote location work, and high volume hotel experience is desirable.
• Entrepreneurial and creative mindset, comfortable taking charge of projects and expanding scope of responsibilities.
• Outstanding social & PR skills to develop strong customer engagement.
• High volume and high quality banquet, outdoor catering, all-day dining, theme bars, fine dining exposure, and nightlife management experience.
• Experience of restaurant concept creation and OSE sourcing.
• Media friendly, work closely with marketing teams to promote food and beverage.

About the Company

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