Executive Chef Avani Kota Kinabalu Hotel (Pre Opening Team)
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Job Location:
Kota Kinabalu - Malaysia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This role ensures the delivery of exceptional culinary experiences that meet 5-star luxury standards while optimizing kitchen performance food quality cost control and team development.
- Lead inspire and manage a high-performing culinary team across all resort dining outlets.
- Design and execute innovative seasonal and globally inspired menus that reflect the resorts brand and target clientele.
- Maintain high standards of taste presentation and consistency in all food preparation.
- Oversee recipe development standardization and food plating guides.
- Ensure efficient kitchen operations including staffing inventory food preparation and sanitation.
- Implement and maintain food safety protocols in line with HACCP and local health regulations.
- Conduct regular kitchen inspections and ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards.
- Oversee food cost management including waste reduction and portion control.
- Manage culinary budget forecasting and food cost targets.
- Review P&L statements and take corrective actions where necessary.
- Collaborate with procurement to negotiate vendor contracts and source high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Recruit train mentor and evaluate culinary staff to ensure high performance and career progression.
- Develop and implement training programs for kitchen staff on new techniques menu items and safety procedures.
- Promote a culture of teamwork excellence and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with F&B managers to ensure seamless integration of food offerings with service delivery.
- Engage with guests when appropriate to gather feedback and adapt menus or offerings accordingly.
- Handle guest complaints related to food quality promptly and professionally.
Qualifications :
Bachelors Degree or related Culinary degree.
Minimum of 2 years of industry and culinary management experience.
Previous experience controlling food and labor costs.
Previous experience with demonstration cooking menu development and pricing development.
Passion for leadership and teamwork.
Eye for detail to achieve operational excellence.
Excellent guest service skills.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Catering
- Management Experience
- Cooking
- Cost Control
- Menu Planning
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
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