Executive Chef

JOB DESCRIPTIONExecutive Chef

Property: Signature Club Resort

Department: Food Production / Kitchen

Designation: Executive Chef

Reports To: General Manager / Unit Head

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the overall culinary operations of Signature Club Resort, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, guest satisfaction and profitability across all outlets, banquets, events and club operations.

The Executive Chef will be responsible for culinary planning, menu development, kitchen operations, team leadership, food cost control, inventory management and compliance with food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Operations

Oversee the day-to-day operations of all kitchen sections at Signature Club Resort.Ensure consistent quality, taste, presentation and portion control across all food outlets and events.Plan and execute menus for restaurants, banquets, weddings, conferences, club events and special occasions.Supervise Indian, Continental, Tandoor, Bakery, Pastry and other relevant kitchen sections.Develop new menus, dishes and culinary concepts based on guest preferences and market trends.Conduct regular food tasting and quality checks.Ensure smooth coordination between Food Production and F&B Service teams.

People Management

Lead, motivate and develop the complete culinary team.Prepare manpower plans and kitchen duty rosters as per business requirements.Conduct regular training, coaching and skill-development sessions.Participate in recruitment, selection and performance evaluation of kitchen personnel.Maintain discipline, grooming, hygiene and professional standards within the kitchen.Build a strong team culture and ensure effective communication across all kitchen sections.

Food Cost & Inventory Control

Monitor and control food cost, consumption, wastage and portion sizes.Ensure proper requisitioning, receiving, storage and utilization of food materials.Coordinate with Purchase and Stores for quality and availability of ingredients.Conduct regular inventory and stock checks.Implement effective production planning to minimize food wastage.Ensure adherence to approved recipes and standard portion sizes.

Banquets, Events & Club Operations

Plan and execute food production for high-volume banquets, weddings, conferences and club events.Ensure timely preparation and smooth execution of large-scale functions.Coordinate with the F&B and Events teams regarding menus, guest requirements and special functions.Ensure adequate manpower, mise-en-place and production planning for events.Handle special guest requirements, themed menus and customized culinary requests.

Food Safety & Hygiene

Ensure strict compliance with FSSAI, HACCP, food safety and hygiene standards.Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.Ensure proper food storage, temperature control, labelling and FIFO practices.Conduct regular kitchen inspections and take corrective action wherever required.Ensure safe operation, cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment.Coordinate with relevant departments for preventive maintenance and repair of kitchen equipment.

Financial & Administrative Responsibilities

Prepare and manage the kitchen operating budget.Monitor food cost and departmental expenses.Identify opportunities for cost optimization without compromising quality.Review daily production, consumption and wastage reports.Ensure proper documentation and compliance with departmental procedures.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Food quality and consistencyGuest satisfaction and food feedbackFood cost percentageReduction in food wastageKitchen productivity and efficiencyHygiene and food safety complianceBanquet and event executionMenu innovationInventory and portion controlTraining and development of culinary teamTeam engagement and retention

Qualification

Degree / Diploma in Hotel Management, Culinary Arts or equivalent.HACCP / Food Safety certification will be an added advantage.

Experience

12–18 years of relevant culinary experience, preferably in reputed hotels, resorts, clubs or luxury hospitality properties.Strong experience in managing multiple kitchen operations and large-scale banquets/events.Experience in menu planning, food costing, budgeting and kitchen administration.Candidates with strong resort, club and banquet operations experience will be preferred.

Key Competencies

Strong culinary expertiseKitchen operations managementLeadership and team managementMenu planning and innovationFood costing and budget managementInventory and wastage controlFood safety and hygieneBanquet and event managementProblem-solving and decision-makingStrong communication and interpersonal skillsGuest-focused approachAbility to work effectively under pressure