EXECUTIVE CHEF

Posted: posted 7 days ago

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Job Description

Location - IJENDA – BURUNDI 
Position Summary

The Executive Chef will establish and manage all culinary operations while delivering exceptional international cuisine.

The successful candidate will create menus, train local chefs and develop a culinary identity for the

lodge.

 

Responsibilities Develop Restaurant Menu Conference Menu Wedding Menu SPA Menu

Room Service Menu Children's Menu Desserts

Bakery

Pastry

Seasonal Specials

 

Kitchen Management Daily production planning Kitchen supervision Recipe standardization Food costing

Kitchen hygiene Equipment maintenance Waste reduction Inventory management Supplier selection Purchasing

 

Required Cuisine Expertise

Indian Cuisine Chinese Cuisine European Cuisine Continental Cuisine Mediterranean Cuisine African Fusion Vegetarian Cuisine Barbecue & Grill

Bakery

Pastry

Breakfast Buffets Fine Dining Conference Catering Wedding Catering Outdoor Catering

 

Food Safety Implement HACCP

Kitchen hygiene Temperature control Food storage

FIFO

Cleaning schedules

 

Human Resources Recruit kitchen staff Train cooks

Develop local chefs

Conduct performance reviews

 

Financial Responsibilities

Food Cost Kitchen Budget Supplier Negotiation Inventory

Waste Control

Menu Profitability

 

Required Qualifications

Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts

International culinary certifications preferred

 

Experience Minimum 5 years Luxury Hotels/ Resorts

3 to 4-Star Hotels

Previous pre-opening experience

 

Languages

English

French preferred

 

KPIs

Food Cost %

Guest Satisfaction Kitchen Hygiene Menu Profitability Food Waste % Kitchen Productivity Training Hours Inventory Accuracy

 

Personal Attributes

Creative Passionate Organized Disciplined Innovative Hands-on