Total 2 admin executive job vacancies in F&B / Tourism / Hospitality category in Badjo, Labuan Bajo

AYANA Hospitality is seeking a highly skilled Executive Sous Chef to join our esteemed culinary team at AYANA Komodo. This role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless execution of kitchen operations, maintaining the highest standards of food quality and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring consistency in food preparation and presentation.
• Lead and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Develop and implement menus that reflect culinary excellence and innovation.
• Manage food costs and inventory, ensuring optimal profitability while maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and culinary best practices.
• Maintain exceptional food safety and sanitation standards throughout the kitchen.
• Assist in developing seasonal menus, taking into account guest preferences and market trends.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef in strategic planning and operational management.
• Prepare and present high-quality dishes, ensuring exquisite dining experiences for our guests.
• Participate in culinary events and promotions, representing AYANA Hospitality.

• A Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience as a Sous Chef or similar position in a reputable hotel or high-end restaurant.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a diverse team in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Strong business acumen, with a keen understanding of financial performance, menu engineering, and cost management.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices; HACCP certification is strongly preferred.
• Passion for culinary arts and a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences.

• Maintain complete knowledge of and ensure staff's compliance with all departmental/hotel policies and procedures.
• Establish the day's priorities and assign production and prep task to staff to execute.
• Meet with Departmental Chef’s to review schedules, assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance.
• Communicate additions or changes to the assignments as they arise throughout the shift. Identify situations, which compromise the department's standards and delegate these tasks.
• Take physical inventory of specified food items for daily inventory.
• Review the market list
• Requisition the day’s supplies and ensure that they are received and stored correctly. Communicate needs with Purchasing and Storeroom personnel. Ensure quality of products received.
• Meet with the Executive Steward to review equipment needs, banquet plate up assistance, cleaning schedule/project status, health/safety and sanitation follow up.
• Ensure that staff report to work as scheduled; document any late or absent employees
• Inspect grooming and attire of staff; rectify any deficiencies.
• Check and ensure that all opening duties are completed to standard.
• Ensure that each kitchen work area is stocked with specified tools, supplies and equipment to meet the business demand.
• Monitor performance of staff and ensure all procedures are completed to the department standards; rectify deficiencies with respective personnel.
• Observe guest reactions and confer with service staff to ensure guest satisfaction
• Review financials periodically to ensure we meet or exceed all departmental revenue goals by maximizing at all opportunities.

• Prior experience in a similar position at an independent restaurant or 5-star resort
• Strong organization and interpersonal skill
• Hands on leadership and commitment to team building and collaboration
• Large Resort experience in South East Asia or Bali is preferred
• Familiarity with budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the same position