Executive Chef - Amankora

Location Overview
Join our team in Amankora.  The first resort in Bhutan and with five lodges across its central and western valleys, Amankora has been a part of this legendary Buddhist Kingdom for almost 20 years. Dedicated to providing an unparalleled experience of this pristine, year-round destination – one of the happiest places in the world – Amankora’s five lodges are each a sanctuary designed to complement its uniquely beautiful setting.  

Role

The Executive chef is responsible for all culinary activities, menu creation, delivering gross profit, overseeing every aspect of Health & Safety, staff training and development, recipe, consistency, productivity and speed of service for all five lodges across Amankora.

The Executive Chef directly reports to the Country General Manager.

Responsibilities

• Cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas.
• Coordinate all training needs for main kitchen, pastry, bakery and In Room Dining.
• Develop recipes in line with company directions, nutritional needs, product specification, portion control, ease of preparation and established procedures to deliver expected gross profit.
• Perform administrative duties such as equipment purchase, repairs and monitoring any mis usage.
• Prepare operational reports and analyses setting forth progress and trends, to make appropriate recommendations and changes.
• Sign off on all recipe cards, food bibles and allergens charts.
• Maintaining a positive approach when rectifying negative feedback or complaints.
• Monitor payroll records.
• Involved in interviews and all recruitment processes of the relevant hotel/resort.
• Working together with Human Resources, onboard and induct newly appointed team members.
• Ensure corporate culinary initiatives and standards are implemented on property.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with co-workers and costumers.
• Creating and implementing strategic prospecting plan.
• Food presentation, consistency, speed of service and productivity.
• Required to travel whenever needed by the business.
• Participation in reviewing Food & Beverage yearly budget.
• Actively initiate, orchestrate, and participate in projects, initiative and meetings as required to achieve sales goals.
• Constantly in contact with senior Food & Beverage corporate team members.
• Attend hotel and industry related functions and tradeshows if required.
• Responsible for culinary and Back of House staff grooming standards.
• Understating and respecting the local culture.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in 5 Star Hotels/Resorts and previous experiences as Executive Chef.

• Culinary degree.

• Fluent in English language, both spoken and written.

• Level 3 or above Health & Safety certificate.

• Good level of communication, IT & technical skills.

• Business driven.

• Great leadership and presentation skills.

• Able to work on own initiative but within framework.

• Strategic thinking.

If you enjoy working in a professional and welcoming environment and take pride in supporting a team with care, organization, and attention to detail, we invite you to join us as Executive Chef.