Director of Culinary Operations

2 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Rosewood Hotel Group Full time

About Our Opportunity

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chef De Cuisine to join our team at one of our iconic properties. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to take on a senior leadership role and contribute to the success of our hotel.

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As Chef De Cuisine, you will be responsible for overseeing the culinary operations of our flagship outlet, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and service. You will develop and implement culinary standards that align with corporate strategy and the hotel's vision and goals, assist in preparing and updating the departmental operations manual, and source for public relations opportunities to increase awareness and business.

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About The Role

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  • Recruit, train, mentor, and manage the culinary team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment open to feedback.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing professional development opportunities by developing a structured succession plan.
  • Spearhead regular and effective communication meetings.
  • Entrust duties and responsibilities setting clear expectations, providing resources and giving autonomy over assignments and checking outcomes.
  • Promote and support Rosewood Impacts, the company commitment to sustainable practices and circular hospitality.
  • Work with the Service team to create bespoke menus and memorable culinary experiences.
  • Conduct new menu tastings for FOH and management team.
  • Ensure all dishes have standardized recipes with costing, technical sheets, allergen sheets and calory count.
  • Lead the operation and monitor guests' experience and associates' performance.
  • Ensure all HACCP reports are always up to date.
  • Help the stewarding dept to facilitate a smooth stewarding operation that controls HOH cleaning and OS&E management.
  • Collaborate with all departments to ensure a seamless and exceptional dining experience.
  • Address, report and resolve where possible guest and associate complaints and feedback.
  • Ensure the highest standards of food quality, preparation, and presentation are consistently met.
  • Assists in checking all ingredients specifications, market lists and requisitions.
  • Verify that all F&B company standards have been implemented.
  • Join regular kitchen inspections and audits focused on hygiene, health and safety standards and HOH maintenance.
  • Adhere to the F&B budget, ensuring all accounts are managed at the approved budgeted level.
  • Maximise associates' productivity using multi-skilling, multi-tasking approach and flexible scheduling.
  • Support the implementation of energy efficiency practices to reduce and control operational costs and environmental impact.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modelling inclusive behaviours.
  • Within the scope of your role and team ensure equitable experiences, strengthening inclusion, and promoting a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all associates.
  • To attend as required any relevant training or educational events relating to diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • To ensure you uphold company's pledge to be an equal opportunity workplace. Offering a transparent, fair and consistent recruitment application process for all. Be committed to ensure equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
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About Your Qualifications

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We are looking for a highly experienced and skilled Chef De Cuisine who has a proven track record in leading high-performing culinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role and possess strong leadership and training skills.

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The successful candidate will have exposure to pre-opening teams and be passionate about delivering exceptional culinary experiences. They will also demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development and modelling inclusive behaviours.

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