The Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru is looking for Japanese Cuisine Chef. Candidates with passion for excellence, expertise in culinary operations and proven leadership experience are invited to apply for a career with Four Seasons. Japanese chef will plan, organize, control and direct the work of employees in the Kitchen Department responsible for outlet food preparation while ensuring superior quality and consistency. You will -
Coordinate the selection, training, development, and evaluation of employees and managers in the Kitchen s bake/pastry shop through effective management and leadership to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; long-range strategic planning for outlet operation.
Assist in the planning and development of menus for the hotel; ensure the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared through production and demonstration.
Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control.
Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Four Seasons, local, state, and federal regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
Set up control systems which will assure quality and portion consistency and the ability to create proper purchasing specifications as well as monitor and review operating criteria and develop an awareness of the importance of food preparation and quality.
Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met as well as attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.
Requirements:
College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required.
Five to seven years previous experience in a Japanese specialty restaurants designing and creating menus. Japanese Chefs working internationally are preferred.
Requires ability to operate computer systems
Requires the ability to operate and utilize culinary production equipment and tools.
Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.