Chef de Cuisine - Casino F&B

Job Responsibilities

• Support & assist Executive Chef and his team with daily casino operations within the department and supporting departments.
• Maximize profitability through managing the cost of sales, inventory and labor productivity and general expenses of the Culinary Operations.
• Monitor and improve consistency and quality of product to achieve exceptional customer experience.
• Create innovative and exciting menus, providing a balanced range of cuisines to meet customer requirements while providing quality in taste, temperature and presentation.
• Establish appropriate service standards, train and motivate the F&B Kitchen team to demonstrate these standards while carrying out their duties.
• Review operating results with the team and identify opportunities to improve performance.
• Work with staff in service and food preparation to minimize wastage and increase productivity and efficiency.
• Be involved in the timely pre-preparation before rush hours as well as for the next day “Mise en Place “requirement.
• Conducts training on hygiene standards and performs regular inspections with outlet chefs and stewarding.
• Liaise with facilities management to ensure adequate preventative maintenance programs are being executed to keep kitchen equipment in good working order while maximizing their life span.
• Monitoring food consumption to schedule purchases and requisition of raw materials. Minimize waste and spoilage to expenses in line with budget.
• Liaise with restaurant managers by keeping oneself informed of the patron’s feedback and preferences and being involved in the overall planning of the business.
• Devise and implement training and development programs to ensure quality objectives are met.
• Ensure pre-shift meetings with staff are carried out and review all information pertinent to the day's business.
• Manages Human Resources responsibilities for assigned department(s) to include creating a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect and employee satisfaction; quality hiring, training and succession planning processes that encompass the company’s diversity commitment; compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• To perform all duties in accordance with Marina Bay Sands policies and within the realm of the Company’s vision, mission and values.

Job Requirements

Education & Certification

• Possesses a Certificate or Diploma in Culinary

Experience

• Must have strong culinary experience, knowledge of Chinese & Southeast cuisine.
• At east five years of managerial experience in a 5-star hotel, casino operation or a deluxe restaurant.

Other Prerequisites

• Excellent in leadership & supervisory skills with a “hands-on” approach.
• Excellent logistical, culinary and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of Chinese cuisines and plating presentation.
• Able to instill safety and sanitation habits.
• Able to work on rotating shift.
• Have a well-groomed, professional appearance.
• Able to perform under pressure.
• People& customer-oriented, motivator & self-starter
• Teambuilder, displays initiative & creativity