Executive Sous Chef

• Lead and manage all aspects of the Kitchen and stewarding operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality food and services, menu planning, food costs, events, hygiene and sanitation, recruitment, retention and development of chefs within the kitchen department

• Develop innovative menus that incorporate local flavors, casino guest requirements and align with global culinary trends, enhancing the dining experience for our guests

• Manage kitchen staff, including hiring, training, and developing a talented culinary team, fostering a culture of excellence and professionalism

• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe and hygienic kitchen, hazard-free work environment within all areas of responsibility.

• Collaborate with the restaurant management team and other departments to achieve operational goals and objectives

• Control and manage the kitchen budget, including food and labor costs, review daily kitchen requisitions to maximize profitability without compromising quality

• Source the highest quality ingredients from local vendors, building strong relationships within the Da Nang & Quang Nam culinary community

• Engage with guests to receive feedback and ensure their dining expectations are exceeded

• Stay updated on the latest culinary trends and techniques, incorporating them into the menu and kitchen operations

• Implement sustainable practices in the kitchen, aligning with company's commitment to environmental stewardship

• Ensure that all menus are constantly updated, paying special attention to seasonal availability

• Ensure that all menus are calculated correctly to obtain maximum gross profit

• Ensure all food recipes input into system correctly and regularly update any changes

• Ensure that all kitchen staff are constantly trained to effect good portion control, consistent quality and pleasing presentation of all dishes

• Regularly conduct a spot check at all kitchens to ensure the standard is maintained

• Keep informed of VIP and special attention guests reservations and ensure that the preferences are well communicated within the team

• Monitors and ensures that all stocks are being kept securely and under the correct conditions applicable to each type of commodity stored

• Monitor par levels for premium food items/ingredients and implement ordering strategies to maintain optimal stock while minimizing waste and overstock

• Track most saleable items to give feedback to management. Proactively upsell menu items to drive profit generation for the department

• Handling complaints and keep a record of all feedback under the appropriate system. Ensures that the issues are resolved in a timely manner to guests’ satisfaction

• Establishes and maintains the Kitchen SOPs in accordance with the hotel standards and business level by suggesting improvements to improve efficiency of work and performance

• Report any issue or damages and breakdowns within working areas and the hotel to ensure a defect-free facilities and service amenities provided

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Professional and multicultural working environment
  
• Good and competitive HR benefits (Additional insurance, staff housing, daily shuttle bus Danang - Hoiana, duty meal, ...)
• Big-scale project in central Vietnam
• Career Development Opportunity

• Culinary Arts degree or equivalent professional culinary certification
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in culinary operation, including 1 years work experience as Executive Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine in large operation, preferably in a luxury hotel, integrated resort or high-end restaurant setting
• Exceptional cooking skills and open-minded to global culinary trends
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Good knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
• Good organizational, time management, communication, interpersonal and guest service skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays is required.
• Ability to operate Microsoft Windows and Office software.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests in English and Vietnamese, Chinese speaking is a plus