Location: Chittagong City.

Context

We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Executive Chef to lead our culinary team. The ideal candidate should have extensive expertise in Continental, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, and Indian, with a strong focus on live cooking stations, carving, and innovative culinary techniques. This role requires a visionary leader who can maintain exceptional food quality, drive menu innovation, and deliver an outstanding dining experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and inspire the kitchen brigade to ensure seamless operations and high-performance standards. Foster a collaborative and creative work environment, encouraging skill development and teamwork.

• Menu Development & Innovation: Design, plan, and execute a diverse multi-cuisine menu, incorporating seasonal ingredients and culinary trends. Introduce innovative dishes while maintaining authenticity across different cuisines. Regularly update the menu based on customer feedback, market trends, and profitability analysis.

• Quality & Consistency: Ensure all dishes meet the highest standards of taste, presentation, and portioning. Maintain strict adherence to recipes, cooking techniques, and plating guidelines.

• Kitchen Operations & Efficiency: Oversee all kitchen functions, including food preparation, cooking, and live station performances. Manage inventory, food costing, portion control, and waste reduction to optimize profitability. Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards (HACCP).

• Training & Development: Conduct regular training sessions to up skill junior chefs in various cuisines and modern culinary techniques. Implement SOPs for consistency across all kitchen operations.

• Vendor & Cost Management: Collaborate with procurement to source high-quality ingredients at competitive prices. Monitor kitchen budgets, food costs, and operational expenses to maximize profitability