Chef De Cuisine

The role

The Chef De Cuisine runs kitchen operations at POMPOM Restaurant. This person oversees day-to-day business performance and supports the Executive Sous Chef and hotel daily operations.

What you will do

• Work in the kitchen leading by example and cooking with the team.
• Apply principles of culinary science and food chemistry.
• Plan and develop menus for PomPom Restaurant and support Hotel Dining Operations.
• Manage kitchen shift operations and ensure compliance with Food & Beverage policies.
• Estimate daily production needs and communicate to kitchen personnel.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers.
• Maintain purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
• Ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
• Manage day-to-day operations to meet customer expectations.
• Train employees in safety procedures.

Required qualifications

• Solid experience and expertise in Peruvian-Nikkei Cuisine with south American background.
• Prior experience in restaurant with similar style of cuisine like: COYA, La mar, Amazonico, Manko or Chotto Matte.
• 3-5 yrs in a similar role for luxury Restaurants, Hotels & Resort, with pre-opening experience.
• Food Handler Certification.
• Able to coordinate and manage a team while handling multiple priorities under tight timelines.
• Able to learn, retain, and present product, menu, and allergy information to guests and staff.
• Knowledge or ability to quickly learn financial and business metrics.
• Food and Beverage culinary management experience with demonstrated leadership.
• Extensive knowledge of food handling and sanitation standards.
• Understanding of purchasing and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Basic Financial management skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice to have

• 2 or 4-year degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management
• Advanced and adaptable knowledge of culinary arts, oenology, pastry, banquet, in-room dining, as well as management skills

About the company

seafireresortltd operates POMPOM Restaurant.