AC Hotel Kingston - Chef De Partie (Kitchen Supervisor)

Kingston, Jamaica
Full Time
Food and Beverage
Mid Level
Chef de Partie

As kitchen supervisor, you'll be leading a small army of kitchen porters and cooks overseeing the day-to-day running of the kitchen including cleanliness of equipment, managing of supplies, and proper food handling/safety procedures. Note that part of the day may be spent working in an office, ordering supplies, and assisting with administrative duties as well.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers.
  • Determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.
  • Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served.
  • Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared.
  • Inform F&B service staff of 86’Ed items and a number of available menu specials.
  • Prepare special meals or substitute items.
  • Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks.
  • Provide cooks with needed items.
  • Monitor stock of kitchen supplies and food.
  • Maintain kitchen logs for food safety programs and food products.
  • Ensure the quality of the food items is up to standards and notify the manager if a product does not meet specifications.
  •  Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees.
  • Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the manager; complete safety training and certifications.
  • Ensure uniform and personal appearance is clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Address guests' service needs. Speak with others using clear and professional language.
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
  • Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
  • Managing the kitchen porters.
  • Making sure the kitchen is a safe and hygienic place to work.
  • Organizing the inventory, storage, and distribution of food items and supplies.
  • Helping to plan menus, apportion ingredients, and use food surpluses.
  • Control portion costs by working out the number of portions per food batch.
  • Perform other reasonable job-related duties as requested by Supervisors.
Specific Skills and Competencies Required:
  • Able to keep up in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills.
  • Able to work flexible hours.
  • Ability to multitask.
Specific Knowledge Required:
  • Knowledge of food service regulations and assets.
Qualification and Experience Required:
  •  Diploma or Vocational Training in Hospitality Industry.
  •  Supervisory Management Certificate.
  •  4+ years of cooking experience.
Please Note: Only Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Contacted. Thank you for your application!
 
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