Executive Chef

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercure Chennai Sriperumbudur is seeking a seasoned Executive/Senior Culinary leader to drive kitchen operations, menu development and cost control.

You will oversee a high-standard food production team, ensure HACCP compliance, and collaborate with senior management to meet business goals in a busy, multinational hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in hospitality or culinary fields.
• “Minimum 5 years in hotel kitchen management.”
• Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set periodical budget and forecast for the department.
• Analyze monthly P&L and month-end reports to identify deviations from business plans.
• Develop and update SOPs; ensure adherence to policies and service standards.
• Develop new menus and cost them accurately with the culinary team.
• Lead, coach and appraise the Senior Culinary team; manage schedules and training.

Skills

Leadership & team management

Budgeting & forecasting

Menu development

Food safety (HACCP)

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor in Hospitality Management or Culinary

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Hotel for travellers looking for local and authentic experiences

Mercure Chennai Sriperumbudur, the only international brand in Sriperumbudur-Oragadam industrial area and automobile hub. It is a 45-min drive from Chennai airport, and Mahindra world city and just 29 mins from Marimalai Nagar. The hotel features an all-day dining restaurant with alfresco, multiple meeting spaces, a fitness center, travel desk and entertainment facilities. This hotel, located opposite to Apollo Tyres, is also in close proximity to major corporations & IT companies.

Singaperumal Koil and Chengalpattu industrial areas are in vicinity. Kanchipuram famous for its historic temples and Kanjeevaram sarees, Mahabalipuram for its historic monuments and beaches are within an hour drive. Guests can visit historical monuments at Mahabalipuram, the famous Ekambareshva and Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram amongst many others. Chennai city Centre is easily accessible to guests via the highway.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

Business Performance

• Set periodical budget & forecast
• Analyze monthly P&L and month-end reports, identify deviation from business plan goals
• Participate in management meetings to review progress towards achievement of business plan goals and develop the annual business plan related for the department.

Operation

• Develop and update departmental SOP Manual, detailing standards of performance, Policies and Procedures and service standards pertinent to the efficient operation of the kitchen in accordance to Hotel’s policies, standards and municipality requirements
• Work with Senior Culinary team and is responsible for the team to develop new menus and product development supported by detailed analysis and accurate costing
• Supervise Senior Culinary team to run their kitchens at high quality level whilst maintaining acceptable food cost
• Oversee the planning and implementation of effective food promotions
• Work closely with Executive Steward to ensure that kitchen areas are kept clean and orderly. Manage organization and cleanliness of departmental areas by conducting weekly walk through
• Ensure that high level of food safety management and precautions with regards to the hotel food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP) are adhered to in the department
• Monitor food standards in each Outlet and Banquet
• Ensure that all departmental reports, schedules, standard recipes, menus, food presentation photographs and correspondences are completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Identify market needs and trends in terms of food menus for both hotel guests and the local market
• Monitor and analyse menus and products of competitive restaurants and other hotels' Banquet Departments
• Interact with management of other departments within areas of responsibility to foster and maintain effective working relations with them
• Meet and interact with representatives of the local community and potential guests as required

Team Management

• Motivate, supervise and discipline team members to ensure their capabilities and degree of professionalism meet the needs of guests and the organization
• Interview, select and recruit Senior Culinary team members
• Identify and develop team members with potential
• Conduct performance review with the team
• Develop, conduct and maintain records of all staff training programs for team members, focusing on their development needs, providing them with new skills to meet the changing needs of the business
• Prepare weekly staff schedules keeping in mind anticipated business, operating budgets and standards of service
• Prepare payroll and gratuity reports
• Conduct monthly departmental meetings to provide information to team members, obtain their feedback, rectify operation issues and provide a regular forum for department communication

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain complete knowledge of all F&B services, contents & preparation methods, outlets and hotel services/features
• Apply necessary precautions with regards to the hotel food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP)
• Be well versed in hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures
• Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the assigned by the Management of the Hotel

Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor from a reputable Hospitality Management / Culinary school preferred
• Additional certification(s) in Food & Beverage will be an advantage
• Minimum 5years of experience in managing food production & culinary operations in a hotel gained from working in key cities / resorts destinations globally
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
• Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint
• High degree of professionalism with sound human resources management and business acumen capabilities
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills
• Good communication and customer contact skills
• Results and service oriented with an eye for details
• Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
• A team player & builder
• Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times

Additional Information

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills
• Good communication and customer contact skills
• Results and service oriented with an eye for details
• Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
• A team player & builder
• Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times