Department: Kitchen
Location: Egypt - Safaga
Description
Assist in the management of Kitchen Operations including menu planning and costing, organising special events, developing new dishes, maintaining food quality standards and comprehensive product knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
- Help to direct, control, and coordinate the activities of all Chefs and kitchen attendants, engaged in preparing and cooking food, so as to ensure an efficient, profitable, and smooth food service, at all times.
- In charge of all respective kitchen work.
- Inspect storerooms, refrigerators, and freezers daily, to prevent wastage.
- Assist the Sous Chef in controlling costs by minimizing spoilage, utilizing food surpluses, and practicing portion control.
- Check the quality and quantity of food received from the markets and stores.
- Always look for cost saving and environmental ideas.
- Assist in the operation of their outlet/dependant outlets, at an acceptable food and staff cost.
- Maximize employee productivity, in order to minimize payroll costs.
- Monitor all Kitchen operating costs and take corrective action, when necessary to reduce expenses.
- Ensure that all food is prepared and served according to the standards set by the Executive Chef.
- Produce and check the preparation and presentation of food.
- Make sure standard recipes are used, and food is presented according to pictorials.
- Make sure that all machines, furniture (fridges, benches, etc.), equipment, and utensils are clean and in working condition at all times. Check all assigned areas in regards to sanitation and hygiene, to prevent contamination of any kind.
- Ensure the Kitchen complies with health and safety standards to prevent accidents.
- Participate in the Sous Chef's meeting when the Sous Chef is not on duty.
- Ensure lines of communication within the outlet kitchen are effective.
- Maintain interdepartmental communication to avoid frictions of any kind.
- Represent the culinary team in a correct manner when in public areas.
- Assist in staff training in conjunction with the Training Department and Departmental Trainers.
- Maximise employee productivity and morale, and consistently maintain discipline, following hotel guidelines and local legislation.
- Motivate all staff to perform their duties by demonstrating professionalism, organizational skill, and team spirit.
- Ensure all staff adheres to grooming and presentation standards.
- Report all accidents, and health and safety hazards to Executive Chef.
- Follow up and keep a tidy control over function and event orders.
- In charge of food requisitions, orders, and inter-kitchen transfers.
- Instigate maintenance requests if necessary, and check on completion.
- Responsible for the Duty Roster, Staff Leave, and Attendance Record.
- Demonstrate Awareness of OH&S policies and procedures ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines and ensure your direct reports do the same.
- Be aware of the duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Be familiar with property safety, first aid, and fire and emergency procedures, and operate equipment safely and sensibly.
- Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers.
- Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years experience in a similar position.
- Preferably in an international, luxury five-star hotel.
- English - Good communication skills.
- Pro-active hospitality skills including guest service skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
Benefits
Founded in Germany in 1897, Kempinski Hotels has long reflected the finest traditions of European hospitality. Today, as ever, Kempinski is synonymous with distinctive luxury.
Located in many of the world's most well-known cities and resorts, the Kempinski collection includes hotels in a grand manner, pace-setting modern establishments, and older hotels of individual charm. All blend gracefully into their surroundings and offer luxurious accommodations, superb cuisine, and unrivaled facilities - complemented by impeccable service.
For leisure and business guests alike, the name Kempinski has long been synonymous with style, mobility, and efficiency. Put simply, they are the first choice for the discerning individual.
In addition to operating many of the finest city hotels in the world, Kempinski is a name that can now be found in many exciting resort locations, each combining local flair and ambiance with the international standards of service and luxury that Kempinski guests have come to expect.
