Italian Chef

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direction for the day-to-day operations of the Italian restaurant kitchen
• Set-up and pre-opening activities of the Italian restaurant kitchen 
• Menu development including creation of standard recipe cards with pictorials as per the hotel’s standards
• Ensure all Italian restaurant kitchen items are prepared and served according to the set standards 
• Adhere to food safety standards and ensure periodic self-audits are conducted in compliance with local laws and set standards
• Monitor all Italian restaurant kitchen costs and take corrective action, when necessary to manage expenses and achieve a health food cost
• Assist in supplier vetting to ensure high quality supplies are procured for the Italian restaurant kitchen
• Inspect all food stores and refrigerated areas and suggest, where necessary, to correct storage methods to comply with health & safety regulations, to avoid spoilage and ensure regular turnover of food items 
• Develop training plans for the Italian restaurant kitchen associates and ensure knowledge transfer
• Ensuring the quality and standards at the Italian restaurant kitchen meet the expectations of the customer
• Establish and maintain professional and effective communication within Italian restaurant kitchen and the whole culinary department
• Take a professional self-interest to constantly maintain a high standard of food preparations, controlling cost and wastage, reduce any loss and breakage of operating equipment by enforcing preventive policies and procedures
• Carry out regular stock taking in collaboration with the Cost Control section
• Prepare periodic reports as required

Job Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in culinary arts or a related major from an accredited training institution 
• Four years minimum experience of being the lead and running an Italian themed restaurant kitchen
• Experience in a similar role and proven track record may be considered in lieu of specialized education
• Strong people leadership skills
• Fluent speech skill; Knowledge of the English language is mandatory
• Food safety management system awareness