Executive Chef

At Mangia's we are on a mission to create the authentic italian hospitality brand; experiences and services to our guests to be remembered in their daily lives.To achieve our ambitions, we capitalise on our unique combination of tradition and diversetalent.Locations, cultures and experiences are our key competitive advantage.Invest in People - create an environment where each person can push boundaries, takerisks and challenge norms.Nature and Outdoor - exploring and creating special experiences, opportunities andlocations which transform into new exciting adventures.Act like owners - taking charge, leading by example and an immense sense of pride in ourwork.Celebrate communities - ensuring that every member of our community is looked afterand nurtured in a compassionate, respectful and collaborative manner.Join Our Team as Executive ChefAre you ready to lead and elevate the hospitality experience to new heights? We're on thelookout for an exceptional Executive Chef to join our team in Sardinia. If you have a proven track record of success with a minimum of 2 consecutive years in a reputable international hotel full service chain, specifically in a Executive Chef role within Upper Upscale or luxury hotels, then this opportunity is tailor-made for youJob SummaryAccountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maximizing the financial performance in all areas of responsibility. Supervises all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced. Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. Areas of responsibility comprise overseeing all food preparation areas (e.G., banquets, room service, restaurants, bar/lounge and employee cafeteria) and all support areas (e.G., dish room and purchasing).CORE WORK ACTIVITIESLeading Kitchen Operations for Property: Leads kitchen management team.Provides direction for all day-to-day operations.Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence or determine appropriate replacement to fill gaps.Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door" policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsabilities are met: Provides direction for menu development.Monitors the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.Determines how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.Ensures employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications.Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.Ensuring exceptional customer service:Provides and supports service behaviors that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service. Establishes guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters. Ensures employees receive on-going training to understand guest expectations.Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.Managing and conducting human resource activities:Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.Trains kitchen associates on the fundamentals of good cooking and excellent plate presentations.Interacts with the Banquet Chef and Catering department on training regarding food knowledge and menu composition.Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and or managers.Manages employee progressive discipline procedures for areas of responsibilityRequirements:· Minimum of 2 consecutive years as an Executive Chef in an internationalchain.· Strong financial acumen and a track record of achieving and exceeding financialtargets.· Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a highperforming team.· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.· Dedication to delivering an unparalleled experience to guests.What We Offer: · An opportunity to be part of a dynamic, multi segment Management Companyand team.· Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.· Professional development and growth opportunities within our organization.· A supportive and collaborative work environment.· A fixed term contract of one year wich may be converted into permanent contractIf you are a visionary leader with a passion for luxury hospitality, we invite you to apply andjoin us in creating extraordinary experiences for our guests.Note: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for aninterview will be contacted.