Executive Chef - Six Senses Milan (New Hotel Opening)
IHG · Italy
Duties and Responsibilities
I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation culinary department to provide exceptional product and service within brand operating standards.
The duties and responsibilities will include:
- Keep abreast of industry trends and practices and update knowledge and skills to improve the product and service offering.
- Focus on the rejuvenation of the culinary experience.
- Products and services will be constantly assessed and reviewed to remain relevant, innovative and in keeping with Six Senses wellness and sustainability practices.
- Focus and review regularly through my physical presence in all areas of kitchen, our rigorous adherence to LQA standards.
- Full responsibility for the efficient operation of the Kitchen department.
- Responsible for an exceptional guest experience in culinary offering.
- Ensure and review that purchasing practices meet the requirements of the Six Senses nutrition and sustainability platforms.
- Assess and review stocktakes and storage areas to ensure all stock is on hand, properly stored and in line with Six Senses control and hygiene standards.
- Ensure and approve that standard recipes are developed for all dishes, including food presentation photographs.
- Lead a team of engaged and experienced Chefs who each manage their own teams on a daily basis to provide the Six Senses exceptional standards of operation and service.
- Assist General Manager on meeting and exceeding the annual budget in terms of both revenue generation and cost control.
Qualifications
To execute the position of Executive Chef, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:
Possess a Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Culinary Arts, or related field plus 5 or more years related experience, including management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Fluent in English and Italian, I understand that additional languages are preferred.
Valid authorization to work in Italy is required. Applicants must hold the appropriate visa and/or work permit where applicable. European visa or valid work permit required.
The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for an Executive Chef at Six Senses Milan. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent in the position.
Six Senses Milan is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey? As Executive Chef, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness. Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and its strategic planning and development and ensure all directives, practices and initiatives are implemented, embraced, adopted within the hotel.