Chef Tournant

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs, coaches, supports, supervises, and evaluates (with the Sous Chef) all direct reports.
• Must have excellent food knowledge and a full understanding of culinary terms.
• Must be able to read, understand, follow, and prepare company recipes by maintaining the quality and consistency in taste according to the instructions provided by the corporate office.
• Must be proficient in completing tasks, work efficiently and productively.
• Must be able to work in any section of a kitchen.
• Coordinate and supervise all team members assigned to their section, assign and delegate tasks accordingly.
• Undertake recipe reviews daily. Maintain recipe folders in immaculate condition.
• Responsible for follow-through on any request within the area of responsibility received from the direct supervisor or manager on duty;

this may include show plates, food samples and random food tastings.

• Control production levels and recommend ideas for improvements and better cost controlling.
• Prepare daily electronic food requisitions needed for his section production and countercheck deliveries for its accuracy;

Report any discrepancies to his immediate supervisor.

• Must be able to oversee any main section (Sauce, Entremetier, Fish, Roast, Outlet CDP, Tournant and Cold Kitchen) and its entire food production.
• Maintain and ensure that Public Health are followed according to company standards and expectation (referring to US, Anvisa, Shipsan, Canadian, Australian etc.

and always followed within his section.

• Ensures that the HACCP program is carried out correctly.
• Maintains their assigned area in preparation for announced or unannounced United States Public Health type inspection either done by the Food & Beverage Director or the actual inspectors.
• Reports for duty at assigned times, follows their supervisor’s instructions, and ensures that personal appearance, uniform, and personal hygiene are in accordance with the company’s rules and regulations.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is responsible for cost containment through the proper use, handling and maintenance of records, reports, supplies and equipment.
• Identifies potential expense reductions through cost control.
• Analyzes operational problems and establishes controls.
• Reviews timesheets and forwards them to the Executive Chef for approval.
• May prepare a variety of reports and letters utilizing personal computer system and equipment.
• Ensures that items are requisitioned in correct quantities, within acceptable timeframes and in accordance with established control procedures.
• Conducts workstation spot checks to ensure items are correctly stored to minimize deterioration and waste.

MOTIVATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors and manages the various assigned workstation functions.
• Monitors the assignment of duties and responsibilities to their staff.
• Observes and evaluates staff and work procedures to ensure quality standards and service are met.
• Makes recommendations regarding personnel actions such as new hire requests and discharges, to ensure adequate and continuous staffing.
• Inspects workstations, work areas, equipment, etc. to ensure efficient service and conformance to standards.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

• A minimum of 5 years in an upscale hotel, resort, cruise ship or convention banqueting service and at least 2 years as Chef Tournant (shipboard experience preferred).
• A culinary school degree is required.
• Very strong management skills in a multicultural and dynamic environment.
• Very strong communication, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal skills.
• Superior customer service, teambuilding, and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing personalized services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and guest satisfaction evaluation techniques.
• Strong planning, coaching, organizing, staffing, controlling, and evaluating skills.
• Intermediate computer software skills required.
• Possess a good understanding of basic accounting principles such as numbering flow, Debits / Credits , adjusting entries and corrections.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence and to establish a good rapport with the ship’s Senior Officers and the corporate office.
Il y a 20 jours