Job Description: Executive Chef

Position: Executive ChefLocation: Centro Hotels - Pune, IndiaReports To: General Manager / Hotel ManagerDepartment: Food & Beverage (F&B;)

Overview:
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leadership & Team Development:
- Lead and manage kitchen staff, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance management.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, creativity, and continuous learning among the culinary team.
- Mentor junior chefs and ensure alignment with Centro's values of empowerment and growth opportunities.

2. Menu Development & Execution:
- Develop seasonal and creative menus for Centro’s in-house dining venues, with a strong focus on plant-forward and global cuisine in Chirp.
- Collaborate with the events team at Bloom to design custom menus for conferences, weddings, and other events.
- Incorporate guest feedback and market trends to enhance and evolve offerings continually.

3. Operational Excellence:
- Oversee all kitchen operations to ensure smooth service, quality control, and compliance with food safety regulations.




- Manage inventory efficiently to minimize waste while ensuring the availability of fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- Implement cost control measures to optimize food cost percentages and profitability without compromising quality.

4. Standardization of Recipes, Processes, and Hygiene:
- Establish standardized recipes, portion controls, and kitchen processes to ensure consistent quality across all Centro properties.
- Develop and enforce rigorous hygiene protocols, safety standards, and operational checklists to maintain a pristine kitchen environment.
- Focus on creating scalable processes and frameworks that will enable Centro Hotels to replicate its culinary success across future locations.

5. Financial & Administrative Management:
- Develop and manage the culinary department’s budget, including forecasting and managing labor, food, and operational costs.
- Collaborate with the general manager and marketing t

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