Executive Chef

Mercure Chennai Sriperumbudur

Hotel for travellers looking for local and authentic experiences

Mercure Chennai Sriperumbudur, the only international brand in Sriperumbudur-Oragadam industrial area and automobile hub. It is a 45-min drive from Chennai airport, and Mahindra world city and just 29 mins from Marimalai Nagar. The hotel features an all-day dining restaurant with alfresco, multiple meeting spaces, a fitness center, travel desk and entertainment facilities. This hotel, located opposite to Apollo Tyres, is also in close proximity to major corporations & IT companies.

Singaperumal Koil and Chengalpattu industrial areas are in vicinity. Kanchipuram famous for its historic temples and Kanjeevaram sarees, Mahabalipuram for its historic monuments and beaches are within an hour drive. Guests can visit historical monuments at Mahabalipuram, the famous Ekambareshva and Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram amongst many others. Chennai city Centre is easily accessible to guests via the highway.

Primary Responsibilities

Business Performance

Set periodical budget & forecast

Analyze monthly P&L and month-end reports, identify deviation from business plan goals

Participate in management meetings to review progress towards achievement of business plan goals and develop the annual business plan related for the department.

Operation

Develop and update departmental SOP Manual, detailing standards of performance, Policies and Procedures and service standards pertinent to the efficient operation of the kitchen in accordance to Hotel’s policies, standards and municipality requirements

Work with Senior Culinary team and is responsible for the team to develop new menus and product development supported by detailed analysis and accurate costing

Supervise Senior Culinary team to run their kitchens at high quality level whilst maintaining acceptable food cost

Oversee the planning and implementation of effective food promotions

Work closely with Executive Steward to ensure that kitchen areas are kept clean and orderly. Manage organization and cleanliness of departmental areas by conducting weekly walk through

Ensure that high level of food safety management and precautions with regards to the hotel food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP) are adhered to in the department

Monitor food standards in each Outlet and Banquet

Ensure that all departmental reports, schedules, standard recipes, menus, food presentation photographs and correspondences are completed in an accurate and timely manner

Identify market needs and trends in terms of food menus for both hotel guests and the local market

Monitor and analyse menus and products of competitive restaurants and other hotels' Banquet Departments

Interact with management of other departments within areas of responsibility to foster and maintain effective working relations with them

Meet and interact with representatives of the local community and potential guests as required

Team Management

Motivate, supervise and discipline team members to ensure their capabilities and degree of professionalism meet the needs of guests and the organization

Interview, select and recruit Senior Culinary team members

Identify and develop team members with potential

Conduct performance review with the team

Develop, conduct and maintain records of all staff training programs for team members, focusing on their development needs, providing them with new skills to meet the changing needs of the business

Prepare weekly staff schedules keeping in mind anticipated business, operating budgets and standards of service

Prepare payroll and gratuity reports

Conduct monthly departmental meetings to provide information to team members, obtain their feedback, rectify operation issues and provide a regular forum for department communication

Other Responsibilities

Maintain complete knowledge of all F&B services, contents & preparation methods, outlets and hotel services/features

Apply necessary precautions with regards to the hotel food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP)

Be well versed in hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures

Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management

Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times

Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the assigned by the Management of the Hotel

Knowledge and Experience

Bachelor from a reputable Hospitality Management / Culinary school preferred

Additional certification(s) in Food & Beverage will be an advantage

Minimum 5 years of experience in managing food production & culinary operations in a hotel gained from working in key cities / resorts destinations globally

Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language

Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage

Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint

High degree of professionalism with sound human resources management and business acumen capabilities

Competencies

Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills

Good communication and customer contact skills

Results and service oriented with an eye for details

Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations

A team player & builder

A motivator & self-starter

Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times

Competencies

Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills

Good communication and customer contact skills

Results and service oriented with an eye for details

Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations

A team player & builder

A motivator & self-starter

Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times