Elior Group , headquartered in France is one of the leading global players in Food services, operating in India since 2017 with presence across metro cities".We are looking forExecutive Chefin Bengaluru & Hyderabad.Role : Developing of new menus and recipes with a view to ensure the highest standards in compliance with Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) guidelines in the daily preparation and keep up to date with the new products, recipes and preparation techniques.Key functional responsibilities : • Preparation of new menus and recipes with a view to adhere to health requirements. • Coordinate daily tasks with the Kitchen Staff, Service Staff and Management Team. • Adhering highest standards and consistent quality in the daily preparation and keep up to date with the new products, recipes and preparation techniques. • Instruct and lead subordinates through their daily requirements in food preparation and actively take part in set up and supervising of buffets and special functions. • Coordinate and participate with other sections of requirements, cleanliness, wastage and cost control. • To have a thorough understanding and knowledge of all food and beverage items in the menu and the ability to recommend Food Services combinations and up sell alternatives as necessary. • Consult and check on daily requirements, functions and last minute events. • Guide and train the subordinates on a daily basis to ensure high motivation and economical working environment. • Ensure readiness of the daily missing-place and food production in different sections of the main kitchen or satellites based in Production chart. • Ensure the highest standards and consistent quality in the daily preparation and impart knowledge of new products, recipes and preparation techniques to subordinates. • To ensure that culinary standards comply with Company Policies & Procedures and Minimum Standards. • People Management • To conduct daily pre-shift briefings to employees on preparation, service and menu, Evaluate procurement team performance and development plans and appraisals • Manage current procurement policies, procedures and programs with a focus on their ability to enhance organizational value and efficiency • Support operations for everyday delivery of raw materials by coordinating with buyers • Manage escalations with respect to delivery and ensure that escalations are addressed • Provide resolutions for escalations and approvals • Process purchase orders; develops bids and proposals; and reconcile any invoice discrepancies • Lead rigorous and objective contract negotiations with key internal stakeholders, legal department and support groups • Meet regularly with respective departments for their recommendations to enhance policies, procedures of Procurement and communicate and implement new/revised policies as needed • Maintain strong working relationships with strategic suppliers to assure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met • Meet vendors from time to time in order to maintain that working relationship • Involve in performance management of the vendors. Review the performance of the vendors and identify key vendors • Manage recruiting, training and supervising a team of Category Managers who are responsible for day-to-day category management activities • Analyze market and delivery trends so as to develop procurement technologies and processes that support those trends • Regular interaction with the global team and keep them updated with the food cost in India - prediction and trends in food cost • Keep record of the percentage of sustainable sourcing • Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms • Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services and finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries • Identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results • Ensure the ROI ratio is maintained • Check the process and the governance and entire B2B cycle to be updated in SAP • Reduce escalations from Sites • Maintain food cost as per the budget • Ensuring adequate and on time Inventory and suppliesPreferred Total Experience: 10+ years of work experience Post Qualification Management Trainee/Hotel Operations Trainee/similar trainee experience is mandatory requirementBenefits: Competitive Salary Professional development opportunities Collaborative and inclusive work environment
Job Title
Executive Chef