Business Performance
• Set periodical budget & forecast
• Participate in management meetings to review progress towards achievement of business plan goals and develop the annual business plan related for the department.
• Analyze monthly P&L and month- end reports, identify deviation from business plan goals
Operation
• Ensure that all departmental reports, schedules, standard recipes, menus, food presentation photographs and correspondences are completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Monitor and analyze menus and products of competitive restaurants and other hotels&039; Banquet Departments
• Meet and interact with representatives of the local community and potential guests as required
• Supervise Senior Culinary team to run their kitchens at high quality level whilst maintaining acceptable food cost
• Ensure that high level of food safety management and precautions with regards to the hotel food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP) are adhered to in the department
• Work closely with Executive Steward to ensure that kitchen areas are kept clean and orderly. Manage organization and cleanliness of departmental areas by conducting weekly walk through
• Identify market needs and trends in terms of food menus for both hotel guests and the local market
• Develop and update departmental SOP Manual, detailing standards of performance, Policies and Procedures and service standards pertinent to the efficient operation of the kitchen in accordance to Hotel’s policies, standards and municipality requirements
• Oversee the planning and implementation of effective food promotions
• Work with Senior Culinary team and is responsible for the team to develop new menus and product development supported by detailed analysis and accurate costing
• Interact with management of other departments within areas of responsibility to foster and maintain effective working relations with them
• Monitor food standards in each Outlet and Banquet
Team Management
• Prepare weekly staff schedules keeping in mind anticipated business, operating budgets and standards of service
• Develop, conduct and maintain records of all staff training programs for team members, focusing on their development needs, providing them with new skills to meet the changing needs of the business
• Identify and develop team members with potential
• Interview, select and recruit Senior Culinary team members
• Prepare payroll and gratuity reports
• Motivate, supervise and discipline team members to ensure their capabilities and degree of professionalism meet the needs of guests and the organization
• Conduct monthly departmental meetings to provide information to team members, obtain their feedback, rectify operation issues and provide a regular forum for department communication
• Conduct performance review with the team
Other Responsibilities
• Apply necessary precautions with regards to the hotel food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP)
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the assigned by the Management of the Hotel
• Be well versed in hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times
• Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management
• Maintain complete knowledge of all F&B services, contents & preparation methods, outlets and hotel services/features
