Indian Chef
Department: Kitchen
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Egypt - Safaga
Reporting To: Head Chef
Description
The incumbent in this position is responsible for a Specialty kitchen and ensures that it runs according to performance standards established by the Executive Chef according to the Kempinski procedures and standards. To prepare dishes and specialty dishes as per the menu for all outlets, while maintaining standards of food preparation, quality, hygiene, sanitation and decoration in accordance with HACCP.Key Responsibilities
Operational:- To report for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform and name badge at all times.
- To organize and set up the assigned section of the satellite kitchen as efficiently as possible to increase speed and maximize productivity.
- To ensure that all dishes from that section are prepared consistently and accordingly to standard recipes.
- To assist Executive Sous Chef in ensuring that all culinary standards in that section comply with Company and Hotel Policies and Procedures and Minimum Standards.
- To monitor food and operating costs and control these by reducing waste.
- To train the culinary employees in that section of the kitchen in the skills necessary for them to perform their function.
- To assist in maximizing employee morale and productivity.
- To work in any section of the kitchen when necessary or as requested by the Executive Sous Chef.
- To ensure that operating and kitchen equipment is maintained to a good standard with minimum breakage.
- To maintain good working relationships with colleagues and all other departments.
- To have a complete understanding of and adhere to the company's policy relating to fire, hygiene and safety.
- To maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.
- To have a complete understanding of the hotel's employee handbook and adhere to the regulations contained within it.
- To carry out any other reasonable duties as assigned.
- To coordinate and communicate with related outlets in order to provide effective production of high quality products according to business trends.
- Ensures and improves operation standards are being observed while food saving and preserving with tangible effects.
- Maintaining consistency in providing wide range of dishes and decorations.
- Assist and Train all subordinates and chefs to achieve best quality in food production and take part in working out new dishes.
- To strictly follow the standard in control of product quality, food preparation technology, raw food product laying norms. Bear personal responsibility for quality of prefabricates and food produced by the kitchen, for correspondence with adopted standards, technological and calculations cards.
- To carry out on daily basis for food spoilage and wastage and their correspondence on demand. Alerting Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef to on the same to control and regulating the purchase accordingly.
- To coordinate with Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef to ensure that the market list is being ordered and receive in time. Also, ensures that the quantity and quality of the received food items are correct and properly stored as per sanitation and hygiene standards.
- To assist Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine in ensuring that all culinary standards in that section comply with Company and Hotel Policies and Procedures and Minimum Standards.
- Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Preferably an Indian National.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar position in an international, luxury five-star hotels.
- Fluency in English – excellent oral and written skills.
About Kempinski
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 accommodation, superb cuisine and unrivalled 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 ambience with the international standards of service and luxury that Kempinski guests have come to expect.