- Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees in the Kitchen's food production area to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; long-range strategic planning for outlet operation.
- Create, Plan and develop menus and recipes, ensure the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared through production and demonstration, utilize creative menu planning to minimizing waste.
- Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting,
purchasing decisions, and inventory control.
- Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Thien Thai Hotel, local, regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
- Maintain control systems which will assure quality and portion consistency, monitor food shipments to ensure they meet established purchasing specifications as well and foster an awareness of the importance of food preparation and quality.
- Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met, coordinate menu tastings and pre-meal meetings to educate staff on food taste and preparation methods, attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments; interact directly with guests to ascertain satisfaction.
- Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
- Education: degree/diploma specializing in culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required.
- Experience: More than five years previous experience in culinary/food supervisory, kitchen setup & gourmet cuisines development & preparation.
- Skills and Abilities: Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems.