Accor

Head Chef

Accor  •  Kolkata, IN (Onsite)  •  30 days ago
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Job Description

"Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS"

Primary Responsibilities

Business Performance

  • Set periodical budget & forecast
  • Analyze monthly P&L and month-end reports, identify deviation from business plan goals
  • Participate in management meetings to review progress towards achievement of business plan goals and develop the annual business plan related for the department.

Operation

  • Develop and update departmental SOP Manual, detailing standards of performance, Policies and Procedures and service standards pertinent to the efficient operation of the kitchen in accordance to Hotel’s policies, standards and municipality requirements
  • Work with Senior Culinary team and is responsible for the team to develop new menus and product development supported by detailed analysis and accurate costing
  • Supervise Senior Culinary team to run their kitchens at high quality level whilst maintaining acceptable food cost
  • Oversee the planning and implementation of effective food promotions
  • Work closely with Executive Steward to ensure that kitchen areas are kept clean and orderly. Manage organization and cleanliness of departmental areas by conducting weekly walk through
  • Ensure that high level of food safety management and precautions with regards to the hotel food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP) are adhered to in the department
  • Monitor food standards in each Outlet and Banquet
  • Ensure that all departmental reports, schedules, standard recipes, menus, food presentation photographs and correspondences are completed in an accurate and timely manner
  • Identify market needs and trends in terms of food menus for both hotel guests and the local market
  • Monitor and analyse menus and products of competitive restaurants and other hotels' Banquet Departments
  • Interact with management of other departments within areas of responsibility to foster and maintain effective working relations with them
  • Meet and interact with representatives of the local community and potential guests as required

Team Management

  • Motivate, supervise and discipline team members to ensure their capabilities and degree of professionalism meet the needs of guests and the organization
  • Interview, select and recruit Senior Culinary team members
  • Identify and develop team members with potential
  • Conduct performance review with the team
  • Develop, conduct and maintain records of all staff training programs for team members, focusing on their development needs, providing them with new skills to meet the changing needs of the business
  • Prepare weekly staff schedules keeping in mind anticipated business, operating budgets and standards of service
  • Prepare payroll and gratuity reports
  • Conduct monthly departmental meetings to provide information to team members, obtain their feedback, rectify operation issues and provide a regular forum for department communication

Other Responsibilities

  • Maintain complete knowledge of all F&B services, contents & preparation methods, outlets and hotel services/features
  • Apply necessary precautions with regards to the hotel food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP)
  • Be well versed in hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures
  • Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management
  • Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times
  • Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the assigned by the Management of the Hotel

Qualifications

  • Diploma from a reputable Hospitality Management / Culinary school preferred
  • Additional certification(s) in Food & Beverage will be an advantage
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in managing food production & culinary operations in a hotel gained from working in key cities / resorts destinations globally
  • Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
  • Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage
  • Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint
  • High degree of professionalism with sound human resources management and business acumen capabilities

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Accor

About Accor

We are Accor

We are more than 290,000 hospitality experts placing people at the heart of what we do, creating emotion for our guests, and nurturing passion for service and achievement beyond limits. Building on the strength of our teams and of our fully integrated ecosystem of leading brands, personalized services & expert solutions, we break new ground to reimagine hospitality and inspire new ways to experience the world.

We are dedicated to suit all desires and needs, and reinvent the guest experience every day with our 45 hotel brands across all segments- 5,600 properties around the world from luxury five-star palaces to smart economy hotels, exquisite residences to full-service resorts.

Because we take care of millions of guests and each of our hotels is a world in itself, where every action counts. We strive to make positive impact both locally and globally, to ensure hospitality benefits not only the few, but all.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Issy-les-Moulineaux, FR
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
accor.com
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