Executive Chef

At Secret Bay , we seek an executive chef to lead our culinary team. This role involves overseeing all aspects of Food and Beverage, including the central kitchen, in-room dining, restaurant, and bar, in alignment with our company's mission. Responsibilities encompass financial performance, guest satisfaction, and employee development within established quality standards. If you have a passion for culinary excellence and a dedication to delivering exceptional dining experiences, we invite you to apply for the Executive Chef position at Secret Bay.ResponsibilityAs Executive Chef, in addition to complying with the financial and non-financial objectives as contemplated and agreed to under the hotel's performance management system, you carry the following responsibilities:Ensure 5* high-quality industry standard service from the Food & Beverage department, ensuring that all departments and staff positively impact the guest experience and that the food & beverage products and services delivered from the Kitchen and Bar are in compliance with what is promised through the hotel's marketing efforts.Ensure maximum revenue and profit for the company by Maximizing the financial contribution from food & beverage;Implementing revenue-generating initiatives,Exercising strict control over the monthly operating costs and budget, andImplementing cost-saving initiatives, particularly in the areas of purchasing, wastage/spoilage, portion control, energy consumption, water utilization as well as all efforts to prevent theft/loss. Ensure the department's Health & Safety Guidelines are published, reinforced, and implemented to guarantee the safety of guests and staff; also ensure that all health and safety regulations are properly implemented and adhered to; best environmental practices must be reinforced wherever possible.Professional and proactive management of the company's staff to achieve the above goals and responsibilities ensuring their productivity, commitment, and loyalty through a well-managed human resource program consisting of well-defined responsibilities, effective work scheduling, competitive compensation, adequate training and development, and a well-run recognition/reward program. A positive and happy organizational climate must be maintained at all times.Ensure that the Shareholder's investment in the physical assets of the company (kitchen, restaurant and bar equipment, inventory) is protected and enhanced through a professionally managed preventative maintenance and inventory/cost control program.Proactive and professional management of the associates who work with Secret Bay to provide goods and services that enhance the guest experience ensuring an effective and mutually beneficial relationshipProfessional and proactive implementation of job descriptions, standard operating procedures, and checklists to support the above to ensure consistent quality and efficiency.Ensure guest services are provided discretely with absolute care and respect regarding guest privacyImplementation of a strict confidentiality policy at all levels of the company.Your Specific Responsibilities are as follows:Ensure an exceptional guest experience and a profitable business operation through quality delivery of your core functions and effective management of your staff. Your core functions are:Create and communicate standard recipes for all cooks to use and maintain documented recipes for all food and beverage offeringsProvide guidance to staff on service and portion control, ensuring that all food is safe and served at an appropriate temperatureAct as a leader and exemplar to all kitchen staff in terms of preparing, presenting, and serving all varieties of meals; be 'hands-on' in being involved in food production.Be able to demonstrate and train staff on all high-level Chef and meal production skillsUse a high level of cooking skills in the production of food dishes using modern food technology and methodsCreate and continuously update menus and offerings for all food and beverage products using seasonal products and incorporating new trendsEnsure a high level of personalization and professionalism in the preparation and presentation of the hotel's food and beverage products and services always meeting guest requests and exceeding their expectationsProvide meals that take into account the diversity of nationalities and special dietary requirements such as vegetarian and gluten-free meals. Ensure the correct labeling of certain foods such as those containing nuts.Ensure adequate inventory control of food, beverage, and all related items by monitoring daily guest orders and menus and initiating requisitions of foodstuffs based on such orders and menus, ensuring an adequate supply of foodstuffs at all times.Consistently maintain awareness of budgets when planning menus, providing costings of menus, and using regional specialties and best vendors.Ensure cost control policies and procedures are properly followed in accordance with hotel standards including ensuring minimum wastage and spoilage and implement procedures to control and record wastage.Ensure all reports are submitted within the deadlines given, including work schedules, costings, implementations, training plans, and monthly reports as well as any other documentation required by Senior Management.Is professionally active and self-involved in every aspect of Food & Beverage operation. Supervises, directs, guides, and coaches the entire Restaurant, Bar, and Kitchen staff. Drive the "personalized" indulge experience of Secret Bay.Carries out constant spot checks in all refrigerators and freezers in the Kitchen outlets, butchery, vegetable and dry goods store for cleanliness, tidiness, proper storage, and freshness of the food products to prevent spoilage and contamination of food items.To perform private in-villa Chef cooking based on guest request.Ensuring that all purchases are at the most competitive prices and available concessions are utilized.Keep updated with local, Caribbean, and International cuisine and implement creative ways to integrate with fresh, local, and seasonal products.Ensure all products and services delivered from the Food & Beverage department are properly costed, priced, and charged to the respective guests to ensure a profitable operation.Remain up to date with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system and guidelines. Ensure that hygiene and sanitation are observed in the Food and beverage areas including regular and thorough cleaning, tools and equipment are handled, maintained, and used properly, and that courtesy and grooming guidelines are followed.Understand and ensure compliance with all local laws and regulations, including licensing laws, health and safety, and other statutory regulations.Develop short, medium and long-term goals for the Food & Beverage department, inclusive of budgets and financial forecasts as required.Monitor the performance of the Food & Beverage department through the analysis of financial records, guest feedback statistics, and other information and ensure proactive correction action where necessary.Review and innovate on a continuous basis the hotel's food & beverage products and services to ensure they are competitive and meet/exceed guest expectations.Employ communication standards which ensure clear communication across the departments and hotel.Meeting and greeting guests on a regular basis.Proactively resolving guest's complaints and issues and applying full-service recovery efforts, inclusive of appropriate compensation, in order to ensure that guests leave the hotel fully satisfied and wanting to return.Ensure no negative guest feedback regarding food & beverage and timely response to any guest concerns.Participate in special events for guests, staff, associates or media/press events, or any other type of event required by the hotel.Evaluate and implement the use of technology within the department.Maintain all company policies and procedures as they relate to sustainability management initiatives for the Food & Beverage department.Attend weekly management meetings to discuss operational, financial, and day-to-day management issues and to build a strong management infrastructure.Ensure that all communication dealing with the discipline of workers must be referred to the human resource department (if not applicable then to the external HR consultant) for action and approval; serious matters must be discussed with the General Manager before final action is taken.Ensure a public image of the hotel in keeping with its brand and ensure positive on-line…Experience and QualificationsDegree level in Culinary Arts or Food & Beverage ManagementKnowledge and experience in fine dining and food preparationPrevious, significant experience as an Executive Chef in a similar environmentProven track record of hospitality and function workExperience as an Executive Chef responsible for a number of high-profile eventsA desire, drive, and ambition to make a name for themselves within the organizationSkill and Specifications:Ability to work both at speed and in high-volume situations, as well as maintain qualityDemonstrate inspirational leadership skills in the kitchenAble to work quickly to drive a shift in a concentrated, fast-paced environmentScrupulous in upholding food hygiene and health and safety practicesAdditional skills - physical abilities intrinsic to the role:Excellent eye-to-hand coordination and knife skillsAbility to stand for long periods of time and to lift heavy itemsTo work long and flexible hours on weekends, holidays, etc.When necessary, be able to withstand very cold environments for freezer and cooler inventory and hot environments while cookingBe able to react quickly to kitchen emergenciesFood Hygiene CertificationBenefits and OthersSubmit your cover letter and resume including the names of two (2) past employment references to: ##### . Specify in the subject line " Application for: Executive Chef "Job demands long hours and being on call 24x7. Living in or around the Portsmouth area is required. Benefits are negotiable dependent on experience.Additional InformationPay Range: USD 4500 - 5000 (net)Bonus based on achievement of financial and performance targets.Housing off property + utilities100% Medical Insurance coverageVacation – 3 weeks per year + max 6 paid travel days1 return airfare per annumYou are expected to hold all information acquired as a result of your position at the hotel in strict confidence, and a breach of this condition may result in irreparable damage to the hotel. This confidentiality requirement applies during and after employment with the hotel. This applies to any and all information regarding the hotel, its guests, its employees and officers, its partners and other stakeholders, compensation, financial, business, marketing, strategies, budgets, plans, product, service, concept, designs, menus, recipes, brand, architecture and any such information.Spectacularly sited on a clifftop promontory where the rainforest meets the sea on Dominica, the “Nature Island” of the Caribbean, Secret Bay is among the leading boutique resorts in the world and an acclaimed Relais & Châteaux property. The secluded six-star, all-villa resort consists of elegantly appointed, residential-style villas, each with a private plunge pool and dedicated villa host, on-call concierge, chefs and guides, access to a secret beach and transformative experiences curated specifically for each guest.Conceptualised by celebrated architect Fruto Vivas, Secret Bay’s award-winning villas are world-renowned for their artful fusion of high design and local craftsmanship, forming open-air luxury residences amid nature’s lush embrace. As a Green Globe certified resort composed entirely of sustainably-sourced materials, Secret Bay exists in a beautiful equilibrium of responsibility to its environment and commitment to guest comfort.Secret Bay’s luxurious resort amenities complete the most unrivaled island escape. Begin your day with a rejuvenating yoga class at the riverside Bwa Mang Wellness Pavilion, grab a paddleboard from the Zamann Watersports Hut for a day of fun on the water, find peace at the treetop Gommier Spa, delight in hyperlocal cuisine at our open-air Zing Zing restaurant and cap your evening with cocktails on the cliff edge Vetiver Sunset Deck overlooking Secret Beach. This is, truly, paradise found.Both within and beyond resort grounds await a host of perspective-shifting, life-altering experiences. Whether you choose to journey “within” alongside our seasoned healers, explore the living, breathing rainforest or rappel into the depths of the island on a waterfall canyoning adventure, guests are guaranteed to leave Dominica forever changed.
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