Executive Chef

Employment; Muscat; On-site; OMR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor is seeking a proactive hospitality procurement professional in Oman to coordinate purchasing for the kitchen and stewarding departments, working closely with the finance team to ensure cost targets are met and quality is preserved. The role includes supporting HR in interviewing candidates and developing department job descriptions.

You will monitor daily food costs, manage departmental expenses, and assist with promotions planning while aligning with budgeted targets and HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality procurement and cost control.
• Ability to collaborate with F&B, HR, and Finance.
• Knowledge of HACCP and local statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing for kitchen and stewarding with finance per hotel procedures.
• Conduct interviews for department roles with Human Resources and prepare job descriptions.
• Monitor daily food cost to meet monthly targets without compromising quality.
• Ensure departmental expenses align with budget and forecast.
• Schedule reviews and ensure payroll aligns with budgets.
• Coordinate promotions calendars with F&B and Sales/Marketing.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Cost control

Budgeting

Job description

Category Logistics, Supply Chain & Procurement

Company description

Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!

As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status quo.

By joining us, you will become a Heartist® because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.

You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions, and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!

You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.

Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable, and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues, and for the planet.

Hospitality is a work of heart.

Join us and become a Heartist®.

Coordinating purchasing for the kitchen and stewarding departments with the finance team as per the hotel procedures.

Conduct interviews for candidates in the department in conjunction with Human Resources and prepare job descriptions.

Daily monitoring of the food cost to ensure monthly targets are achieved without undermining the agreed product quality.

Adhere to and monitor departmental operating expenses as per departmental budget and forecast.

Review and monitor departmental work schedules, oversee that departmental payroll is in line with budgets.

Assist the Food & Beverage Manager with the preparation and conversion of department promotions calendar.

Coordinate together with Food & Beverage Operations with changing programmes and promotions according to seasonality.

In conjunction with the Food & Beverage Manager, coordinate with Sales and Marketing so that all Food and Beverage marketing collateral is prepared in advance.

Ensure that staff scheduling is done effectively and in line with business demands and posted seven (7) days in advance.

Ensure all menus are accurately costed, have standard recipes and presentation photos.

All new menu items to include service staff education and tasting.

Full compliance with local municipality HACCP standards and certification.

In conjunction with the Food & Beverage Manager, look at new potential revenue streams including outside catering opportunities.

Operations:

Train and develop the kitchen and stewarding team in the departmental operating standards.

Ensure all kitchen team members are aware of the a.l.c housekeeping & handyman services available to guests and are skilled in upselling them as a preferred supplier.

Maintain a consistent focus on improving the overall flow of the kitchen operations, seeking ways to maximize and improve the operation through productivity management and energy savings programs.

Lead and support employees in the achievement of financial, operational, and service delivery targets via effective organizational policy and procedural development and appropriate employee training activities.

Foster a winning, solution-oriented work environment, motivating and engaging employees to continuously deliver the best possible service and to provide feedback and suggestions.

Lead daily departmental briefings and monthly employee meetings.

Have a complete understanding of and adhere to Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts policy relating to fire, hygiene, health, and safety.

Drive the performance of the kitchen and stewarding team members, including completion of performance appraisals, coaching, counselling, and performance management in conjunction with Human Resources.

Ensure the team works within the department with a sales-focused attitude and the team is aware of sales opportunities within the hotel which will assist with the maximization of revenue.

Ensure all team members are aware of all F&B revenue targets as well as food cost targets, and are kept informed of performance results.

Ensure guests are communicated with and assisted in an efficient, warm, and professional manner by all team members.

Additional information

Your team and working environment:

In 1-2 sentences, introduce the team, property, or office environment in a way that reflects the culture.

Note: Customization may be included for any specific local or legislative requirements, such as work permits.