This role is for a qualified professional chef or chef with a minimum two years professional experience.
Why work for us?
- Irish managed private chalet company operating in the heart of the Portes du Soleil, an area with access to over 650km of skiing.
- A highly competitive salary
- Travel contribution for arriving and departing resort
- Optional subsidised accommodation for the duration of your contract
- Optional subsidised lift-pass & ski equipment rental.
- Opportunity to work alongside a great team of returning staff in a beautifully restored farmhouse catering to a variety of guest profiles including international corporate clients along with general reservations.
About Skizeen
Skizeen is a young, dynamic company offering a luxury service to our guests that is unrivalled in Morzine. We offer a generous package to our team; and in return we expect dedication, hard work, and commitment. Working for Skizeen is the experience of a lifetime.
Role Responsibilities
As one of the senior management team you will have overall responsibility for the catering and hospitality services provided for our guests, ensuring that they receive exciting, interesting, and delicious meals that that we hope will exceed their expectations.
Your duties include preparing cooked breakfast, afternoon tea, canapés and four-course evening meal five days a week, in addition to staff meals; with the help of a Sous Chef who will report directly to you. You are responsible for the F&B budget managing all food purchases, and for keeping the kitchen and other chalet supplies well stocked with the kitchen and stores maintained in a clean, tidy, and hygienic manner. Responsible for all catered services you will and work closely with the Operations Manager and chalet Manager to deliver the Skizeen product to guests ensuring that they have a fantastic and memorable holiday.
Job brief
- We are looking for an experienced and qualified chef to organize the kitchen’s activities.
- Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relevant activities. This includes at times menu planning for events, whilst managing your costings and kitchen team.
- Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of dishes our guests expect.
- Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages.
- Oversee managing and training kitchen staff.
- Oversee the work of subordinates.
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
- Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers’.
Requirements and skills
- Proven experience as Chef.
- Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management.
- Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress
- Outstanding communication and leadership skills
- Up to date with culinary trends and optimised kitchen processes
- Credentials in health and safety training
- Qualification in Culinary science or related certificate preferred.
- Driving license (not essential)