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  1. Full-Time
  2. Permanent
  3. FAIRMONT
  4. Culinary

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Fairmont Baku - Flame Towers, Baku, Azerbaijan

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REF93032L

Chef de Cuisine (Banquet)

Region

Luxury & Lifestyle


Company Description

"Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS"


Job Description

  • Consistently provide professional, warm, and engaging service
  • Supervise and train the kitchen team
  • Design and develop restaurant menus
  • Ensure consistency in dish preparation and compliance with hotel recipes and standards
  • Maintain and enhance the quality of food served
  • Respect seasonality and harmony of flavors in all dishes
  • Present dishes creatively and with finesse
  • Stay current with culinary trends and techniques
  • Ensure strong communication and coordination between kitchen and service teams
  • Propose strategies to grow food revenue and control food cost
  • Create culinary events in collaboration with the F&B team
  • Visit tables and engage with guests to gather feedback
  • Ensure ongoing culinary development of the kitchen brigade
  • Prepare work schedules for team members
  • Conduct daily restaurant  briefings
  • Apply and enforce HACCP standards as per Accor/Fairmont guidelines
  • Recruit team members using the Smart Recruiter system
  • Train team members according to the Train The Trainer (TTT) method
  • Conduct performance evaluations after probation and annually
  • Lead by example and apply both technical and emotional LQA standards
  • Communicate with outlet managers to assess guest satisfaction
  • Oversee cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, tools, and equipment
  • Adhere to kitchen policies, procedures, and service standards
  • Follow all hygiene and safety policies when handling food and beverages
  • Commit to high service quality, discretion, and integrity
  • Maintain a professional attitude, smile, and composure at all times
  • Follow ergonomic and safety standards as well as hygiene and health regulations
  • Respect all departmental and company policies, procedures, and service standards
  • Perform any other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of prior supervisory experience in the culinary field
  • Minimum 7 years of total culinary experience
  • Strong command of the English language
  • Culinary diploma (CFC or equivalent Experience)
  • Experience in a 4-star or 5-star property renown restaurants is a strong asset
  • Strong passion for the culinary arts
  • Creative and innovative mindset, aware of contemporary culinary trends and able to craft bold, modern dishes
  • Highly organized and methodical approach to work
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Ability to develop and grow the kitchen brigade
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Windows applications is an asset
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Highly responsible and reliable
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong team spirit and collaborative mindset

Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.

When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.

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