Company Description

NH Collection Colombo offers comforting familiarity based on three main pillars value for money, the best location, and service with a human touch – making stays always a pleasure, time after time.

Job Description

As an Executive Chef you are responsible for the smooth operation of the entire kitchen operation, food production and all other related sections and your role will include key responsibilities such as: 

Oversee all culinary operations for the hotel, including but not limited to Banquets/Catering, and Food & Beverage Outlets Deliver a strong and accessible leadership presence, to drive engagement within the kitchen and stewarding.Assist in the preparation of the annual strategic plan and achieve the goals and targets therein.Implement financial strategies to maximize F&B performance.Developing unique and cuisine-appropriate menus.Collaborating with the Head of Food & Beverage to set item prices.Staying current on developing trends in the hospitality industry. Monitoring inventory and purchasing supplies and food from approved vendorsTo co-ordinate an effective and efficient Payroll Management / Resource allocation by establishing a flexible work force throughout the Department, based on the principles of multi-skilling and multi-tasking.Assisting and directing kitchen staff in meal preparation, creation, plating and delivery.Oversee the selection, training, development and career growth of kitchen team.To establish, implement and control performance standards for the Stewarding in Kitchen and Food & Beverage to achieve the highest possible hygiene standards, minimize operating Equipment breakage, streamline and efficient resource and equipment flows.Ensures that health, hygiene and safety regulations are complied with and applied in the department in compliance with HACCP standards and procedures.Identifying and introducing new culinary techniques.Preparing meals and completing prep support as needed. Collaborate with other departments, leaders, colleagues and community to contribute to the overall operation of the hotel.

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

5+ years in a Five Star Hotel high volume and luxury experience strongly preferred.Previous Executive Chef experience is preferred.Culinary or college/university degree preferred.Inspired culinarian with a passion for food.Savvy financial acumen to ensure peak performance, particularly in the areas of food cost and procurement.Innovator – spirit to drive change/quest to be the best.On trend and creative menu development.Experience in CapEx projects – especially related to repositioning of restaurants and concepts and large-scale kitchen refurbishment.Strong communicator – verbal and written.Natural leader to keep the team engaged and focused.Organized with solid time management skills.Team player with a collaborative approach.Sustainability-minded.