Chef De Cuisine - Italian Restaurant

About the Role

Responsible for the daily operations of hotel/resort kitchen from preparation to execution of all meal periods. Employer: Rosewood Phuket.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards.
• Ensure that standards are maintained at a superior level on a daily basis.
• Participate in restaurant promotions with Director of Marketing.
• Ensure proper ordering/purchasing of products for every day and specifically weekends.
• Act as a creative force in menu development.
• Research and develop new trends in fine dining, regional cuisine and other worldly cuisine.
• Interact with restaurant guests during each meal period and connect with guests.
• Address guest concerns/complaints and resolve to complete satisfaction.
• Participate in all management meetings.
• Train restaurant associates on cuisine and dish preparation/presentation to assist in selling to guests.
• Monitor and review daily revenue, labor, food cost and all other F&B reports, adjusting where necessary to ensure costs are in line with budget and revenues.
• Monitor quality control, plate presentation and food quality.
• Perform all other duties as required.

Required Skills

• Must perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy; prioritize, organize and follow-up.
• Remain calm and resolve problems using good judgment; follow directions thoroughly.
• Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team; ability to lead a team and work with minimal supervision.
• Extensive knowledge in local and worldly cuisines; creative menu development and excellent presentation skills.
• Exceptional guest relations and employee relations skills; strong written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills and computer skills proficiency.
• Thorough understanding of financial reports including labor; ability to manage kitchen operations and control costs.
• Required to speak, read and write English; fluency in other languages preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; culinary certificate preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications: None required.

Experience

• Minimum five years’ culinary/kitchen management experience in an upscale environment.