Job Details
Job Title Executive Chef Education Professional Location Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort - Kailua Kona, HI 96740 US (Primary)
Compensation Currency USD * Ensures that all brand standards have been introduced, implemented and maintained as appropriate.
* Monitors all operations, especially during peak business periods, working through the respective head of department to adjust where necessary.
* Ensures that all Food and Beverage Essentials are introduced, implemented and consistently maintained.
* Responds to the results of the consumer audit and ensures that the relevant changes are implemented.
* Encourages associates to be creative and innovative, challenging and recognizing them for their contribution to the success of the operation.
* Works closely with other management personnel in a supportive and flexible manner, focusing on the overall success of the hotel and the satisfaction of hotel guests.
* Ensures that all associates work in a supportive and flexible manner with other departments.
* Ensures that all associates are up-to-date with the availability of seasonal and new products on the market.
* Tastes and monitors products served throughout the operation, providing feedback where appropriate.
* Works with the Purchasing Manager in the procurement of the best product for the best price.
* Works closely with the Stewarding Manager to ensure that hygiene standards are maintained. Supervises associates to make sure that operating equipment is cared for and properly used to maximize its useful life, and to minimize breakage and personal injury. (In some cases, stewarding will report directly to Executive Chef)
* Oversees the quality and variety of food and beverages served in the Associate Restaurant, ensuing that this outlet is operated to the same standard as any other outlet.
* Assists in the recruitment and selection of all culinary associates. Ensuring that Hotel guidelines and policies are fully implemented when recruiting and selecting associates.
* Oversees the punctuality and appearance of all culinary associates, making sure that they wear the correct uniform and maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene, according to the hotel and departments grooming standards.
* Develops the skills and effectiveness of associates through the appropriate training, coaching and/or mentoring.
* Conducts annual performance development discussions with key culinary associates. Supporting associates in their professional development goals.
* Plans and implements effective training programmes with the Training Manager and Departmental Trainers.
* Assists in the development of departmental Trainers through ongoing feedback and monthly meetings.
* Encourages associates to be creative and innovative, challenging and recognizing them for their contribution to the success of the operation.
* Monitors weekly kitchen work rosters, making sure that they reflect business needs and other key performance indicators.
* Ensures that associates have a complete understanding of and adhere to associate rules and regulations.
* Ensures that associates follow all hotel, company and local rules, policies and regulations relating to fire and hazard safety, and security.
* Is knowledgeable in statutory legislation in associate and industrial relations.
* Responds to changes in the Food and Beverage function as dictated by the industry, company and hotel.
* Exercises responsible management and behavior at all times and positively re-presents the hotel management team and Rosewood Hotels & Resorts.
* Understands and strictly adheres to rules and regulations established in the associate handbook and the Hotels policies concerning fire, hygiene and health and safety.
* Ensures high standards of personal presentation and grooming.
* Maintains strong, professional relationship with the relevant representatives from competitor hotels, business partners and other organizations.
* Attends training sessions and meetings as and when required.
* Carries out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Job Requirements QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING EXPERIENCE
* 5- 10 years of culinary managerial experience with demonstrated leadership.
* Bachelors Degree preferred
* Culinary Education preferred.
* Must have full knowledge of cooking and presentation of food for all departments in the kitchen.
* Full knowledge of sanitation requirements in food handling
* Must possess a high level of creativity and high-quality standards.
* Required to have good English when it comes into understanding, speaking, and writing
* Must have all qualifications that are required by local law.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the duties involved in this position, the company reserves the right to add, remove or alter duties when business need dictates.