Job Description

On behalf of one of its clients, The French Chamber of Commerce is looking for a Chef Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• To assess weekly and monthly trading figures and maintain adequate controls to monitor budget performance

• Ensure that approved suppliers are used when placing food and beverage orders

• To maintain and continuously improve food presentation, service and standards

• Effectively lead, develop and motivate service team, monitoring and solving issues within the department

• Track and prepare all schedules to maximize productivity and keep labour costs within budget

• To refine and improve the operation, encourage and recognise innovation and incorporate these into work procedures

• To be creative and innovative in the day to day management and business development potential at the contract

• To report to the Operations Manager when and as required to do so for the effective overall management of the contract

• To implement directions from Operations Managers and Senior Management and provide feedback

• To attend all meetings and training sessions as scheduled

• Responsible for the overall daily food and beverage operations

• Maintain and enhance on-site client relationship by daily effective communication

• Plan and execute monthly rotating menus and special food promotion with the Head Chef

• Ensure that quality and wholesome food is served in the facility

• Manage daily customer feedback concerning services provided through effective communication and effective customer service management

• Ensure that all areas of services provided are maintained at the required in-house and corporate standards

• Co-ordinate activities from the head office during official visits from other related departments ie Purchasing, HR, Finance, Business Development and SEQ Department

• Submit weekly and monthly financial/ administration reports to the Head Office and relevant department i.e. weekly/ monthly MSR, banking etc

• Submit all HR required documentation to Head Office for administration including new employment, termination, leave application, timecards, manpower costs etc

• Evaluate and administer manpower plans, employee training & development

• Maintain and improve hygiene and safety standards of both front of house and back of house operations

• Perform all other duties common assigned to by both the client and management.

• To work school management and parents committee to collect feedback from parents and students and action planning

• To interact with students during meal timings and to resolve service discrepancy.

• French speaker in order to liaise and communicate with client and key stakeholders

• Recognised cooking qualification

• Possess 5 to 10 years of experience in a similar role

• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

• Possess sound operational background

• Able to lead and manage a team of employees

French Chamber Singapore