Italian chef at Accor

Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai, Egypt -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Italian Cuisine, Kitchen Management, Food Cost Management, Menu Planning, Food Safety, Staff Training, Inventory Control, Hygiene Standards, FIFO Principle, Quality Control, Team Leadership, English Proficiency

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Company Description Swissotel Sharm El Sheikh All-Inclusive Collection resort offers an unforgettable vacation for its guests with a sense of luxury service nested with nature, with a wide range of accommodation types, from rooms, and suites featuring contemporary designs, including a unique side for adults. All this in the peaceful surroundings of beautiful gardens, swimming pools, magnificent landscapes, a wide variety of à la carte restaurants, and particular spa services. Esteemed guests are welcome to relax and unwind in a quiet and elegant setting in the resort and enjoy a genuine experience of leisure, pleasure, and successful meetings. Join our motivated and vibrant Team and build your career with us. Job Description Support the Executive Chef in selecting qualified personnel for the Italian kitchen; ensuring that staff work in a healthy, coherent, systematic, and organized manner; and creating team spirit while increasing their motivation through training, professional skills, and personal development. Is responsible for the cost, quality, hygiene, taste, and presentation of all Italian dishes produced in or purchased by the facility and for ensuring guest satisfaction related to these. Within kitchen hygiene rules, all chefs working in the kitchen should maintain short and well-cared-for hair, and men are not allowed to have moustaches or beards. Work in a coordinated manner with all Sous Chefs and Section Chefs and instruct them as needed regarding Italian cuisine. Identify the work methods and Italian cooking standards and ensure that these are applied to prepare food of high quality and to maintain personnel efficiency. Check the daily provision vouchers and accelerate the circulation of slow-moving Italian ingredients. Control the current status of raw foods and provisions; prevent spoilage; ensure efficient use of excess food; and control food portions. Make sure all personnel comply with personal hygiene rules. Check all storage areas at the beginning of work; ensure they are orderly; deliver old products to production; and make sure remaining food is used efficiently. Check cooling systems and ensure food is used according to the first-in, first-out (FIFO) principle. Check the menu and inform the personnel of any missing or problematic ingredients to prevent recurring issues. Monitor the performance of personnel and report any inefficiencies to the Executive Chef. Assist the Executive Chef in preparing Italian menus, taking into account facility standards, food cost budgets, and special occasions (private functions, special themes, etc.). Determine the necessary cooking methods to produce Italian food in a quality and healthy manner and control whether these methods are implemented. Deliver trainings to kitchen staff about menu preparation, Italian recipes, and food cost management (excluding standard trainings such as Food Safety System and ISO standards). Regularly monitor the food safety management system. Keep track of relevant publications, seminars, and culinary events to operate the Italian kitchen in a modern, healthy, and efficient manner. Instruct stewards to ensure that the kitchen is extremely clean, safe, and compliant with hygiene rules. Communicate workloads and operations to staff, assign personnel to projects based on their strengths and weaknesses, and support their development. Monitor the work of kitchen personnel, instruct them, take measures against potential adverse events, and design their training programs. In addition to the above, carry out the Executive Chef’s written and verbal orders and report to senior managers. Prepare all Italian dishes in the restaurant initially and demonstrate preparation methods to personnel. Be responsible for production and presentation of the food. Remain in the kitchen during service hours and, when needed, interact with guests to increase satisfaction. Predict environmental risks from all activities and purchased equipment, participate in initiatives to protect biodiversity, share responsibilities, raise environmental awareness, and conduct necessary trainings. Ensure minimal consumption of resources and equipment (paper, printed materials, etc.). Implement necessary warnings and departmental trainings in order to save energy inside the facility. Implement proper waste management, reduce environmental pollution, and minimize harmful effects on the environment. Carry out all responsibilities related to the quality management systems implemented at the facility. Carry out all other duties assigned by managers and hotel management that are not specified in this job description. Qualifications Education: At least a high school or equivalent diploma. Experience: Extensive practical and managerial experience related to the processes in the respective department (at least 3 years). Foreign Language: At least intermediate level English. Courses and Trainings: Prior attendance in courses and seminars in the related field. Computer Literacy: Basic computer applications. Skills: Has excellent command of all products and cooking techniques in the related field and is responsible for business development. Has advanced knowledge of the other kitchen sections and processes. Has knowledge of local or international cuisine. Additional Information Your team and working environment: In 1-2 sentences, introduce the team, property or office environment in a way that reflects the culture Note: Customization may be included for any specific local or legislative requirements, such as work permits Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. Job-Category: Culinary Job Type: Permanent Job Schedule: Full-Time

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Responsibilities

Oversee the Italian kitchen's operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation while managing costs and hygiene. Lead and train kitchen staff, develop Italian menus, and coordinate with other chefs to ensure guest satisfaction.