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Restaurants in Sofitel, Novotel, Mercure hotels and large Ibis hotels
Restaurants Accor Thalassa institutes
Lenôtre restaurants and production laboratories

Overview
The head chef organises and assures the management of all processes involved in producing full or side dishes and meals under his responsibility: from food supplies through to service.

What I do from day to day ...
…Create a good working atmosphere, coordinate and motivate the kitchen staff
…Ensure that the dishes served are of high quality, that they comply with the technical instructions and that they delight our guests
…Optimize outgoing costs on food items
…Manage global expenditure regarding kitchen operations
…Supervise and check monthly stock takings

I guarantee that hygiene and safety standards are respected throughout the kitchen. I keep informed about new trends in catering and promote the food and beverage concept of the restaurant. I take part in decisions about investments for the kitchen. In gastronomic restaurants, I design the selection of dishes and prepare any set menus.

Spotlight on personality
  Leadership
  Excellent financial management skills
  Ability to delegate
  Thorough and method
  Teaching and motivational skills
  Adaptability
  Responsiveness
  Creative flair
Professional background
  Vocational qualification or diplomain cookery
  Significant previous kitchen experience
  Significant previous experience in team management
  Computer literate
  Familiar with HACCP standards



Special features
  Frequent presence in the dining room with customers
  Ability to train and pass on know-how
  Copes well under stress
  Physical and mental staying power
Future prospects
  Food and beverage manager (withtraining)
  Trainer for kitchen staff
  Larger restaurant or production laboratory
  Opportunities abroad

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