Chef de cuisine

LOTTE New York Palace

$90K — $95K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years experience in an A La Carte Kitchen in a hotel setting
  • Management and supervisory experience required
  • Strong understanding of purchasing and inventory control
  • Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Demonstrated creativity and initiative in culinary practices
  • Ability to create and standardize recipes
  • Excellent plate presentation skills
  • High energy and positive attitude towards learning and growth

Responsibilities

  • Report to the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef
  • Maintain food quality and ensure guest satisfaction
  • Collaborate with chefs on menu development and presentation
  • Standardize recipes with the Executive Chef
  • Help manage food and labor costs within budget
  • Monitor kitchen hygiene standards consistently
  • Train and motivate kitchen staff

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work alongside experienced chefs
  • Involvement in innovative menu development
  • Exposure to modern culinary trends
  • Potential for career growth within the kitchen staff
  • Engagement with diverse culinary products and supplies
Full Job Description
  • Reports directly to the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef
  • Responsible for maintaining food quality and ensuring guest satisfaction
  • Work closely with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in menu development and presentation
  • Work closely with Executive Chef to standardize recipes
  • Responsible along with Executive Chef/Executive Sous in maintaining overall food & labor cost within budgetary guidelines
  • Maintain standards of hygiene throughout the kitchen
  • Must be actively involved in monitoring staff performance
  • Maintain food presentation quality in the restaurant at all times
  • Execute all production and plating in a timely efficient manner to meet and exceed guest expectations
  • Source out new products and supplies to constantly develop menus
  • Remain on top of culinary trends & seek ways to improve culinary trends
  • Ensure that proper par stocks of all food items are maintained
  • Motivate and train staff
  • Receive all goods and ensure that they meet company quality specifications and reject those items that do not
  • Liaise with outlet manager and service staff regarding service issues
  • Any other duties as assigned by the company

Salary Range $90,000 - $95,000 Annually

  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
  • Minimum 5 years experience in an A La Carte Kitchen within a hotel environment with management and supervisory experience
  • High energy, positive attitude, willingness to learn and grow
  • Shows initiative and creativity
  • Logical thinker and team player
  • Ability to create standard recipes
  • Excellent plate presentation
  • Strong understanding of purchasing, receiving, inventory control and stock rotation

Excellent knowledge of modern, cutting edge culinary trends

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