Executive Chef (Hotel) job at Brilliance Executive Management Consultancy
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Vacancy title:
Executive Chef (Hotel)

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Business Management and Administration , Category: Restaurant & Hospitality ]

Jobs at:

Brilliance Executive Management Consultancy

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, March 21 2025 

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka, South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 14 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
The Executive Chef will be responsible for overseeing kitchen staff and ensuring the quality of food items. Take the lead in hiring and training staff to cook their dishes, expediting orders to maintain a steady flow of dishes and creating dishes to add to the menu. Train staff to use new recipes, cooking techniques and equipment, and oversee cooks performing food preparation. Oversee the delivery of food supplies, prepare special dishes, and supervise overall kitchen operations during dinner service.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:
• Developing unique and cuisine-appropriate menus
• Staying current on developing trends in the restaurant industry
• Maintaining the kitchen and surrounding areas in conditions that meet the company standards and health code regulations
• Monitoring inventory and purchasing supplies and food from approved vendors
• Hiring, training and supervising kitchen staff
• Assisting and directing kitchen staff in meal preparation, creation, plating and delivery
• Identifying and introducing new culinary techniques
• Collaborating with the Restaurant Manager to set item prices
• Preparing meals and completing prep support as needed
• Develop recipes and menus.
• Determine plating and presentation plans.
• Help with financial planning and budgeting.
• Handle and resolve customer complaints.
• Make sure the kitchen staff follows all food safety laws.
• Set and implement the kitchen policies and procedures.
• Setting and monitoring performance standards for staff.
• Obtaining feedback on food and service quality, and handling customer problems and complaints

Required Skills and Attributes
• Good oral and written communication
• Outstanding cooking skills (Local & International Dishes)
• Real creativity when it comes to food.
• Ability to create menus that are innovative and profitable.
• Deep understanding of ingredients and produce.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure.
• Excellent leadership and management.
• Ability to delegate tasks.
• Ability to produce excellent high-quality food
• Team management skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Good level of numeracy
• Excellent Organizational Skills.

Primary Areas of Accountability:
Qualifications and Experience
• Diploma or Degree in Culinary or Food Management
• Qualified Chefs with Culinary /Food Management Certifications can also suffice
• Must have a minimum of 7+ years of experience as an Executive Chef or similar position with a Five-Star Hotel/Top tier Lodge or Well-Established Restaurant in a busy location
• Must have experience of not less than 4+ years preparing Local & International dishes
• Expert knowledge of the restaurant or organization’s cuisine
• Advanced culinary skills including food preparation, flavor pairings and other cooking best practices
• Must have current knowledge of trends in the restaurant industry
• Advanced knowledge of Food Professional Principles and Practices
• Excellent knowledge of ordering and inventory will be a plus
• Comfortable training, directing and supervising kitchen staff
• Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
• Proven knowledge of state and local food handling regulations

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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• QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
• If you meet the hiring requirements for the position, please email your CV in MS Word and Cover Letter clearly stating your salary expectations to: jobs@bemconsult.com  & Cc bemconsult8@gmail.com 
• Note that, all communications will be kept in the strictest of confidence. If you do not receive communication within 21 working days of the closing date of the advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• DO NOT SEND CERTIFICATES AT THIS STAGE


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Job Info
Job Category: Hospitality/ Chef/ Cook jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, March 21 2025
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 14-03-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 14-03-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 14-03-2066
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