Constance Tekoma Rodrigues, the latest gem in Constance's collection, is on the hunt for a talented Chef de Cuisine to oversee the culinary delights at this stunning lodge.
Constance Tekoma Rodrigues offers an intimate and exceptionally exclusive experience situated on the breathtaking shores of Anse Ally, where the vast Indian Ocean stretches out before you.
With 31 exclusive beachfront rooms, Constance Tekoma Rodrigues is for those craving a destination teeming with natural marvels, vibrant traditions, and boundless escapades.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Understands fully the concepts of “autonomy versus independence” and aims at managing the staff outlet as if it was a personal business.
- Ensures that all culinary colleagues, deliver brand promise and provide exceptional guest service service at all times
- Proposes menus and ideas of dishes for the outlets, in accordance with the principles of the Culinary Spirit of Constance Hotels and Resorts, the concepts of the restaurants and the yearly action plan.
- Ensures that all food served in the outlets respects Constance standards, in terms of quality, taste, portioning, presentation and variety.
- Supervises the production of recipes and costing for all dishes and preparations
- Personally control staff rosters, attendances, and all staff related issues in the outlet.
- Ensures that outlet is covered with sufficient staffing at all necessary time.
- Monitor closely the motivation and productivity of the outlet kitchen team members. Suggest initiatives to improve stability and motivation of the team.
- Ensures team members in the outlet respect the roster and the shifts, and ensures that control of presence is done accurately.
- Supervises all the technical training related to the outlet, including use of equipment. Produces all relevant documents related to training matters.
- Manages the Local Leave plan for all employees of the outlet, in close collaboration with the HR Manager.
- Ensures that all outlet team members follow kitchen P&Ps and SOPs and respect Constance procedures.
- Ensures that the outlet kitchen is complying with the safety and security rules of the resort and the country. Ensures that all outlet kitchen team members are fully aware of fire safety procedures and evacuation routes.
- Ensures that objectives are met in terms of score at hygiene inspections for the outlet, and that HACCP standards are followed with consistency.
- Make sure that all dishes and menus in the staff outlet are supported by Constance standard “technical data sheet”, with picture, and that information is easily available in the relevant outlets.
- Follow-up maintenance issues and ensures that the investment is preserved at all time
Candidate Profile :
- Diploma in Food Production /A Culinary Diploma/degree from a recognised hospitality school preferred
- Minimum 5 years experience in culinary operations.
- Prior experience as Chef De Cuisine is preferred.
- Experience in All Day Dining/ Buffet Restaurant and Fine dining.
- Be fully conversant with all health and safety and hygiene procedures.
- Enhance service standards while prioritizing guest satisfaction at every turn.
- Effective communication skills and pleasant personality are a must.
- Innovate and create regularly, crafting new menus that blend local gastronomy with modern flair, reflecting current culinary trends.
- Excellent people management skills, including the ability to nurture teams through coaching and training to foster their growth.
