Executive Chef
Executive Chef
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Job Description
The RitzCarlton Melbourne is synonymous with excellence delivering exceptional dining experiences that reflect both artistry and precision. We are seeking an Executive Chef to lead our culinary team bringing a refined approach to innovation quality and service. This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the culinary vision of one of Melbournes premier luxury destinations while upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and hospitality.
JOB SUMMARY
Accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maximizing the financial performance in all areas of responsibility. Supervises all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent highquality product is produced. Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. Areas of responsibility comprise overseeing all food preparation areas (e.g. banquets room service restaurants bar/lounge and employee cafeteria) and all support areas (e.g. dish room and purchasing).
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Leading Kitchen Operations for Property
Leads kitchen management team.
Provides direction for all daytoday operations.
Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees absence or determine appropriate replacement to fill gaps.
Provides guidance and direction to subordinates including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead influence and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
Encourages and builds mutual trust respect and cooperation among team members.
Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service operational needs and financial objectives are met.
Establishes and maintains open collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.
Solicits employee feedback utilizes an open door policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
Setting and Maintaining Goals for Culinary Function and Activities
Develops and implements guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving areas.
Establishes goals including performance goals budget goals team goals etc.
Communicates the importance of safety procedures detailing procedure codes ensuring employee understanding of safety codes monitoring processes and procedures related to safety.
Manages department controllable expenses including food cost supplies uniforms and equipment.
Participates in the budgeting process for areas of responsibility.
Knows and implements the brands safety standards.
Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met
Provides direction for menu development.
Monitors the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
Determines how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
Recognizes superior quality products presentations and flavor.
Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
Ensures employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications.
Maintains purchasing receiving and food storage standards.
Prepares and cooks foods of all types either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service
Provides and supports service behaviors that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs providing guidance feedback and individual coaching when needed.
Manages daytoday operations ensuring the quality standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
Displays leadership in guest hospitality exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service. Establishes guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters. Ensures employees receive ongoing training to understand guest expectations.
Reviews comment cards guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.
Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities
Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching mentoring or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.
Trains kitchen associates on the fundamentals of good cooking and excellent plate presentations.
Administers the performance appraisal process for direct report managers.
Interacts with the Banquet Chef and Catering department on training regarding food knowledge and menu composition.
Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and or managers.
Manages employee progressive discipline procedures for areas of responsibility.
Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and supports the Peer Review Process.
Our Benefits:
- Exclusive staff discounts on food and beverage and hotel rooms (including all properties within the Marriott International group) for you your family and friends
- Be part of Life with the Works program where you can enjoy flexible working hours & locations time off to pursue your passion through sabbatical leave and paid leave during your birthday month
- Grow develop and progress with internationally recognized training programs unlimited strategic development and exciting career opportunities within the Marriott International group
- Genuine care for associates physical emotional and financial wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity to receive Employee Referral Incentives and get paid for working with your friend
- Work for the Largest Hotel Network in the World which values equality diversity and inclusiveness
- The RitzCarlton Hotel is part of Marriott Internationals Luxury portfolio which has committed to putting people first for 90 years. Apply now!
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Employment Type
Full-Time
