Franchise Hotel - Chef de Cuisine

About Us

Join voco™ hotels where every hotel has its unique charm, and our thoughtful hosts create a home away from home. Step by step, we're on a journey towards a sustainable future, treating the planet the same way we do our guests. Seeking individuals with as much character as our vibrant hotels. If you thrive on genuine hospitality, your place is with us at voco™ hotels

Your day to day

Culinary Excellence:

Develop and create innovative and diverse menus in line with the restaurant's concept and target audience.

Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation, ensuring the highest quality and consistency.

Monitor and maintain food costs while optimizing menu profitability.

 Kitchen Management:

Supervise and coordinate the activities of the kitchen staff, including sous chefs, line cooks, and kitchen assistants.

Set and enforce kitchen standards and protocols, such as food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation.

Manage inventory, ordering, and stock control to minimize waste and ensure efficient operations.

 Team Leadership:

Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

Schedule shifts, delegate tasks, and ensure all staff members are well-prepared and motivated.

Address performance issues and provide constructive feedback for skill development.

 Menu Development:

Collaborate with the restaurant management to create and update menus to meet guest expectations and seasonal ingredients.

Source quality ingredients, establish relationships with suppliers, and manage food purchasing to maintain standards and control costs.

Quality Control:

Maintain strict quality control standards for every dish leaving the kitchen.

Consistently review and taste all food items before they are served to guests.

Address customer feedback and resolve any food-related concerns or complaints.

 Budget Management:

Develop and manage the kitchen budget, ensuring cost-effective operations.

Monitor and control expenses, including food costs, labor, and equipment maintenance.

Compliance and Safety:

Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, food safety standards, and kitchen cleanliness.

Oversee the maintenance of kitchen equipment and facilities.

Train staff on safety protocols and implement best practices.

 Collaboration:

Collaborate with the front-of-house staff to provide seamless service and a consistent guest experience.

Work with management on marketing, special events, and promotions that involve the kitchen.

What we need from you

Languages Required: English

Years of Experience: Min 5 - Max 10

Presentable personality and hospitality traits

·       Excellent Communication Skills

·       Excellent organization skills

·       Customer Orientation

·       Team work

·       New ways of working

·       Multitasking

·       Creativity & Innovation

·       Analytics Focus

What we offer

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life.
We welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
So, join us and you’ll become part of our hotel family.