Job Description
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is now seeking a Chef De Parties - for Churrascaria Restaurant to join our team at in Bahrain
Job Summary
The CDP s responsible for assisting in ensuring that all meals coming from the kitchen are well prepared with regard to quality, consistency, eye appeal, taste and food cost. He/she is expected to utilize training provided by the Sous Chef, meet corporate quality standards, assist in establishing and enforcing food specifications, portion control, recipes and sanitation. The CDP is also responsible for assisting in controlling food and labor costs while maximizing guest satisfaction.
Education & Experience
At least 2 years’ experience in either a hotel restaurant or an upscale restaurant. Knowledge of cooking meat churasco style is a must. Has hands on experience in a Churrascaria Restaurant, and rodizio style service. Ability to prepare and serve various cuts of meat, chop, mix, and make entrees, sauces, and side-dishes.
A culinary degree; or at least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field.
Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations.
Physical Requirements
Long hours sometimes required.
Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
General Requirements
Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags.
Comply with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
Perform other duties as requested by management.
Fundamental Requirements
Work with other F&B managers and keep them informed of F&B issues as they arise.
Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention.
Monitor quality of all food product and presentation.
Assist in preparation of required reports, including (but not limited to) Wage Progress, payroll, revenue, employee Schedules, quarterly actions plans.
Assist in overseeing all aspects of the daily operation of the kitchen and food production areas; hot food from the main kitchen and bakery, and cold food from the pantry.
Make cooks aware of daily forecasts and customer counts so that they can be adequately prepared to serve both hot and cold food on time.
Respond to guest complaints in a timely manner.
Ensure compliance with SOP’s in all outlets.
Know and enforce all local health department sanitation laws.
Know how to compute daily food cost.
Assess food portion size, visual appeal, taste and temperature of items served.
Check all stations at the end of every shift for proper food storage and sanitation.
Check food purchases for proper ordering, quality and price structure.
Enforce a “clean as you go” policy at all times and have all cooks work together with utility personnel to maintain a clean, sanitary environment.
Train with Sous Chef on food cost, receiving and requisition procedures and payroll.
Prepare daily food production sheets.
Cut meat, poultry, seafood according to daily business.
