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CHEF de Cuisine
Colombian Hotel Playa Koralia is searching for a Chef de Cuisine with a burning desire to work with people from different cultures and is passionate about serving others through the love of food.
Life in the Caribbean is different from life in the USA. There is much more freedom and less structure.
For those interested, the reward is great. Beachfront living, the sounds of surf and living the world of magical realism; while it doesn't always make sense, it is never boring!
Requirements
You must be able to own your kitchen and be an organized, strong-willed person -while having a palette, talent and vision to be the leader in providing memorable experiences.
Our ideal candidate has a passion for contemporary culinary cooking with a focus on vegetables, is well-trained in classical techniques and various culinary styles - especially farm-to-table with an appreciation of fresh ingredients, and a keen focus in wellness eating trends.
You should feel comfortable in remote settings far from urban centers and be open to nature. This is a rustic environment that requires a strong hand.
Responsibilities
Leadership
You must be able to take ownership of the kitchen department with collaborative leadership; this is a position of operation and leadership.
Create and lead teams that will work together; controlling and directing the food preparation process, ensuring compliance with regulatory hygiene guidelines.
Monitor standards and increase efficiency in stock rotation control, adapting daily menus when rotation applies.
Train, mentor and organize the team - creating and directing a pre-production and maintenance schedule to increase overall kitchen efficiency.
Responsible for the daily management of the kitchen team with respect to the correct handling and maintenance of the kitchen equipment:
Inventories
Large tools such as ovens, stoves, packers, refrigerators....
Small tools such as processors, blenders, mixers....
Hygiene, food safety and disinfection
Follow-up of sanitary regulations GMP (good manufacturing practices)
Follow-up of PPE
Waste disposal (industrial, organic ...)
Work Culture:
To create and promote a pleasant and positive work environment in a family style but at the same time strengthening and reinforcing high discipline in maintenance processes of the establishment, tools and future work routines.
We want all our employees to use their skills to the fullest to create great food and customer satisfaction and efficiently use of their time.
To socialize creations with the staff and thus create an atmosphere of pride, inclusion and belonging. To be a calming influence in the operation of the kitchen and to foster a climate of cooperation and respect among co-workers.
Organization
Maintain and optimize food inventory up to date and, based on this, create ingredient orders as needed. Controlling the inventory of assets -
Garden
Visit twice a week and engage in dialogue with the gardeners through conversation and direction to order to increase the quality of our ingredients, control costs, minimize waste and increase sustainability.
Menu Development
Great creativity and innovation are required when implementing new menu concepts that enhance the culinary experience for guests while maintaining a high standard of quality and the hotel's vision.
We are in the process of moving from a daily menu to an a la carte menu for lunch and dinner services. In addition to having a basic a la carte menu, it will be necessary to create special dishes (of the day) when necessary to rotate the stock of supplies.
Programming breakfast with daily diversity to create expectations in our diners.
With the creation of new products (dishes), it will be necessary to provide the corresponding standard recipes to be able to access the costs; in this, management will be assisted by a member of the administration who has the system in place.
In the creation of the new menu, keep in mind that Koralia does not handle red meat or pork products - in all sections of the menu a vegetarian or vegan option must be included - it is also important to be aware of the current dietary requirements, as we are receiving more and more customers with restrictions or allergies.
An understanding of vegan and celiac diets is a must.
NECESSARY SKILLS
Leadership Ability to apply good judgment to situations and fearlessness in managing staff.
Communication Strong ability to communicate clearly and calmly and to receive critical feedback easily.
Organization Attention to detail and efficiency in managing time and supplies.
Growth Interest in learning or perfecting techniques. Excellent improvisation skills. Open-minded and creative.
Food Hygiene and Safety trained to manage these procedures.
Motivation to train, develop and inspire your culinary team to increase curiosity and continue learning while identifying and developing employees for future leadership roles: coaching and delegating.
Joy for life with humble but contagious energy.
Inspiring Vibrant Hospitality: Interacting with guests through memorable culinary experiences and touches at the table: we like our chefs to be the show's stars.
There are no shortcuts in the kitchen
The person in the offered position must understand that to reach a vision, you must first go through the road and the obstacles it may have. It is very important that candidates for this position are clear that being a chef in the real world is very different from the images of Celebrity Chefs portrayed on television and social media.
Meals and Housing benefits
Playa Koralia provides shared housing for live-in staff. 2-3 person rooms with private bathrooms.
Staff Meals fall under your purview and are designed to maximize ingredient rotation.
Relocation assistance
We will help with relocation and tickets providing a minimum contract term.
Payment
This job is not for those looking to get rich quickly. It is for those looking for an adventurous way to build their profile and gain kitchen management experience in a creative and forgiving environment.
The lack of living expenses means that there is none of your traditional overhead. No Rent, No Food on workdays, etc ..
What you get is the adventure of al lifetime.
A beach that stretches in either direction.
A thriving surf community if that’s your thing.
A life away from the Red / Blue stresses of the 1st world! In a rapidly growing part of the world full of energy and joi de vibe.
Join us in the Riviera Tayrona !!