Executive Chef - Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort

“The world is yours with Meliá” 

Discover a boundless path at Meliá, where opportunities for growth and development are endless. Immerse yourself in a journey that will take you to work in various countries and to be part of our extensive global family 🚀

Discover some of the benefits we offer:

• My MeliáRewards: Participate in our exclusive loyalty program, enjoying unique benefits and advantages.

• My MeliáBenefits: Take advantage of flexible compensation and exclusive discounts on a wide variety of products and services, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.

Be proud to belong to Meliá as we are proud of you 😉 

We are looking for Executive Chef - Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort

Mission:

Organise and set up the Kitchen & Stewarding  Department. In charge of the kitchen operation. Supervises the work of all kitchens & Stewarding employees. Sets and maintains all standards, assuring top quality products, directs the overall operation of food production, co-operates well with all kitchen outlets for smooth & efficient, operation, responsable for training & implementing Work Safety, Strict Food Safety & Hygiene standards, elaboration and presentation of all foods contibuting to the profitability of the Food & Beverage Department.

#LI-KN1

Main responsibilities:

1.    To ensure culinary trends with innovative presentation, provide freshest products available, conduct daily briefings with all supervisors, follow up and enforce training plan. Schedule kitchen employees according to business needs. Maintain control of all food related expenses & food cost. 

2.    To coordinate the fulfilment of the work safety & training, maintain the highest food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP) at all times, implement new buffet design on regular base, and creating new culinary trends , Strive for the highest standards 

3.    Responsible of the kitchen equipment and machinery’s, coordinates its maintenance & cleaning of all facilities to maintain good working condition. Verify and check the temperatures of walk in coolers and freezers & fridges in each outlet, report and prepare a defect list for the engineering maintenance department (ASAP)

4.    To check that the needed materials for the right work of the kitchen are available, assuring its preservation and turnover. Work closely with the Food Storeroom to place the orders to the store on time.

5.    To check the correct temperature and follow recipes according to Hotels food safety standards

6.    To supervise and work closely according to what is been designed by the food & beverage department

7.    To coordinate the preparation of menus for special events, according to what is been communicated by sales / banqueting department.

8.    To design the menu’s for their specific restaurants and banquets. To propose the prices to the management, according to cost percentage requirements established by F & B Director

9.    To keep a fluent communication with the F&B service staff, in order to reach a good coordination between both departments.

10.    Responsible of the kitchen inventory & expenses –wastage-breakage

11.    To elaborate of the annual budget of the kitchen.

12.    To manage the recruitment, training and development of the staff according to the human resources procedures and the quality guide provided by Meliá.

13.    To analyze the quality index and the customer’s comments and to set up corrective actions and improvement plans. 

14.    To carry out duties and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Main requirements:

• A Culinary degree from an international hotel school  or completed a formal western style Cooking  Apprenticeship
• Occupational training (or equivalent)
• Fluently in English
• Plan & propose effective promotions Banqueting
• Food cost control  
• Unique Buffet set up, Presentation Concepts   
• Great attitude with colleagues & customers
• 6-8 years in the same position in hotels of similar category and services.
• 2 years in the same position in hotels of similar category and services.

At Meliá we are all VIP 🌟

Great professionals who make everyday life easier and exceptional. From the junior to the most senior, all of them have unique and important qualities that make working at Meliá an opportunity for constant growth and a passport to create your future wherever you want.  

Our warmth, proximity and passion for what we do make working at Meliá an unforgettable experience, full of emotional moments and always with the feeling that you belong to a big family where we have people like you, VIP People. 

At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in Human Resources policies. We also prioritize disseminating throughout the entire staff a corporate culture committed to effective equality, and raising awareness about the need to act jointly and globally.

We promote our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any kind of dicrimination, especially related to reasons of disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees are essential for our success as a global company.

Additionally, we support the sustainable growth of our industry through a socially responsible team. In this sense, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present". Thanks to al our collaborators, we make it possible. 

If you want to be “Very Inspiring People“, follow us on: 

INSTAGRAM – TIKTOK – LINKEDIN – INDEED – GLASSDOOR