APHI RESORTS is a member of Wavemaker Hospitality, a group with 45 years of expertise in hospitality and a diverse portfolio of more than 50 hotels. APHI Aura, Rhodes, Autograph Collection seeks a motivated and spirited professional as an Executive Chef to lead with creativity and cook with heart.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As an Executive Chef, you will play a central role in ensuring food quality, consistency, and safety while often overseeing kitchen staff and managing operations. A Chef combines creativity with technical skills to create meals that meet both aesthetic and taste standards, contributing significantly to the dining experience.

Key job responsibilities:

Management of all food production of the hotel as per the company’s budget, procedures and directives, including the following:

• Kitchen budget (food cost & manning) preparation and follow-up
• Preparation of all menus in cooperation with the F&B Manager.
• Supervise and ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen, including stewarding.
• Constant Food quality, cost control and hygiene control. Ensure the smooth running of IMS and H&S system,
• Record and follow up on any non-conformity.
• Menu costing in the cooperation of the Hotel Controller
• Preparation of weekly and monthly staff programme.
• Organisation of kitchen staff and delegation of daily work to the relevant staff.
• Cleanliness and temperature control of all kitchen areas, including fridges.
• Food product development.
• Receiving and control of CS food issues in the kitchen and stock control.
• Direct orders from the supplier after the manager's approval
• Kitchen Staff hiring, training, discipline and development following the brand’s standards
• Be present at daily & weekly Management meetings and management cocktail
• Be present during restaurant service hours to control food service
• Follow-up of Financial and Quality results.
• Any other matter related to the maximisation of Financial & Quality results of his department.

Requirements:

• Hotel School / Culinary Diploma
• Be trained and have relevant knowledge for implementation of the following management systems: ISO 9001;14001; 22000& OSHAS
• Fluent English
• Knowledge and implementation of employees' H&S procedures
• 5 years’ experience in the Hotel Industry in luxury property, 3 years’ experience in similar positions. A Marriott experience will be considered an advantage.
• Excellent organisational skills
• Be able to motivate staff and make them work as a team.
• Good communication skills
• Continuous training
• Be able to work under pressure and long hours
• PR skills
• Creative/innovating
• Good written and oral communication skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and other benefits (as per local legislation)
• Advanced opportunities for professional growth
• Accommodation (if necessary) and board
• Participation in educational programs
• Diverse and multicultural environments
• Professional skills development