Head Chef - LebaneseMediterranean Cuisine

What You'll Do

• Supports General Manager to achieve business objectives.
• Ensures excellent kitchen operations thru quality, speed and accuracy, to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Is responsible for brands’ satisfaction and adhering to the recipes and standards.
• Oversees inventory, availability, FCR and other food related KPIs.
• Ensures that all sanitation, safety and security policies and procedures are observed and enforced.
• Trains and monitors the culinary competency of team members; supports their growth and career development.
• Partners with Customer Success team to urgently address all occurring problems and supports the implementation of new initiatives; is involved in on-boarding of new brands.
• Partner with Brand Champions in ensuring that standards are fully executed; facilitates the on-boarding of new brands; collects and shares feedback with the Culinary and Growth team to support success of the brands.
• Collects and share feedback with the culinary and customer success team to support success of brands.
• Works with facilities team to ensure proper performance and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Supported by Unit Manager, is responsible for inventory management, ordering, product availability, waste control and FCR.
  

What Are We Looking For?

• 5+ years of experience in kitchen operations management within food & beverage, hospitality, or catering.
• Bachelors in culinary arts or hospitality management.
• Lebanese/Mediterranean cuisine experience
• Culinary expert who takes responsibility for quality of end products and constantly works towards optimization of your kitchen.
• Strong people management skills and experience leading large teams while coaching and monitoring the culinary competency of team members.
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to build and manage strong relationships with their team, cross-functional colleagues, and external partners.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills – able to speak and listen effectively; great written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  

Recruitment Process and Timeline

First, you apply and let our recruiters review your profile. After reviewing, you will receive a link to book a meeting with a recruiter at your convenience to share more about yourself and for us to get to know you better. If you have been shortlisted, you will have the opportunity to meet our hiring managers. Depending on the scope of the role and the function, you may need to attend 2-3 rounds (which might include case study, role-play, trial, or live coding - this will be communicated to you in the initial conversation). Upon successful completion, your recruiter will get in touch with you to discuss the offer. We aim to take you through this process within 2-3 weeks.

Benefits

• Extensive learning opportunities - we offer many hard and soft skills training to help you improve and challenge yourself
• You'll be involved in customized workshops run by Kitopi Academy
• You’ll have a chance to work in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment
• You’ll be part of one of the most caring communities out there.
• Finding a chance to become a shareowner with our ESOP plan (T&C Applies)
• Free and unlimited access to a nutritionist because we care about you
• No Dress Code! (T&C Applies)
• Extended maternity and parental leave
• The infamous team activities and social events are bursting with fun
• Inclusive Private Health Insurance
• Up to 50% discount from Kitopi brands
• Annual leave as per the company policy