Executive Chef

The totally renovated 4* Aeolos Beach Hotel at Kos island is seeking to hire an experienced Head Chef to join its team for the tourism season 2025. The ideal candidate is a high energy, hands on professional, able to cope in a demanding work environment having impeccable job standards. The Head Chef will ensure hotel’s gastronomical expectations, cost standards and as well as, the efficient operation of the kitchen of an all inclusive beach resort.

Main duties

• Reports to the Hotel Manager
• Responsible for the preparation of meals from 1 central kitchen, to 2 all inclusive buffet restaurants, 1 self service grill
• Planning according to occupancy levels (~500pax), directing food preparation and activities, supervising cooks and support personnel.
• Daily cooperation with the Cost Controller & Service Manager
• Planning and directing food preparation and cooking activities
• Arranging equipment purchases and repairs
• Involvement in the selecting process and management of kitchen staff
• Remedy problems or complaints that arise
• Final editing of the appearance of meals - buffet
• Compliance with nutritional regulations, hygiene rules and safety standards
• Maintaining time and payroll records

Απαραίτητα Προσόντα:

• Culinary school graduate
• Previous experience of no less than 3 years in a similar position
• Talent and knowledge of gastronomical art
• Controlling and directing the food preparation process and any other relative activities.
• Edit the menu with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and standardization of taste of the servings.
• Approving cooked meals before reaching guests
• Adaptability, efficiency under pressure
• Excellent knowledge of hygiene, safety and food handling procedures
• Professional appearance and demeanor, good communication skills - team spirit
• Experience in costing, ordering, receiving, proper storage and preservation conditions of food
• Leadership and organizational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in demanding situations
• Valid health certificate

Παροχές:

• Professional and stable work environment
• Development and continuous training
• Accommodation and meals
• Competitive salary package