Leading and managing a team of chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of high-quality meals is the core of this Executive Chef role. You will oversee culinary operations and ensure the delivery of exceptional food experiences to airline passengers, collaborating with the company's culinary team to develop innovative and diverse menus. This position suits a creative and passionate culinary professional with strong leadership skills who can maintain the highest standards of food quality, safety, and hygiene while optimizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Responsibilities
Develop Standard Operating Procedures
Increase productivity
Control labor costs
Control overproduction, producing to exact order numbers
Fulfill internal supply chain to dish out, cold food assembly, tray set up
Comply with food ready times (FRT)
Comply with exact quantities (order numbers)
Conduct internal department communication, shift meetings, and group meetings
Research formulas, processing procedures, and layouts of new food products based on oriented purposes from the R&D Manager
Perform food modality and testing
Collaborate with the Purchasing Department to ensure all required materials are sourced and in-house to meet production needs
Ensure that the receiving department is consistently fulfilling requisition orders
Standardize the productive standard portfolio, including preservation methods and food hygiene
Collaborate with Operations to follow project and time to launch new concepts
Conduct training, coaching, and on-the-job training for staff
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Preferred; Associate degree (A.A.) or a minimum of ten (10) plus years of culinary experience leading a kitchen in high-end establishments
Expert culinary skills
Meet all applicable state and local food handler certification requirements for the work location (Texas requires a Food Handler Certificate within 60 days of hire)
Multi-lingual
Worked in Michelin starred restaurant(s) or in highly reputable institutions
Wide knowledge of raw materials (foods) that exist throughout the world
Knowledge of startups and creating a balanced new Menu
Experience with creating exquisite Culinary Art (Taste, Creativity and Plating)
Ability to interact with clients
At least 5 years of experience in high volume Food Production and prior Airline Catering experience
Excellent inter-personal skills
Prior experience working within a MEDINA Quality Food Assurance kitchen
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Ability to communicate with customers both internally and externally
Culinary expertise in International Cuisine
Experienced and knowledgeable in Process Improvements and lean manufacturing
Computer competent with Microsoft Office
Valid food handler's certificate or equivalent
Ability to multi-task under time limits
Constant attention to precise details and accuracy of specified standards, including following simple to complex (more than 3 steps) instructions
Concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time
Constant attendance and punctuality
Follow instructions, respond to management direction, and take responsibility for own actions
Complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan
Meet productivity standards; complete work in a timely manner; strive to increase productivity; work quickly
Regularly required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch
Regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly
Important Details
Work environment: indoors, noise level can range from minimal to loud
About the Company
dnata Catering is responsible for delivering exceptional food experiences to airline passengers.
dnata is a leading global air and travel services provider.
