SPECIALTY RESTAURANT CHEF

Interested Jamaicans are to remit a copy of their application to the Ministry of Tourism at workpermit@mot.gov.jm or to the Director of Tourism Relations, 64 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5

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SPECIALTY RESTAURANT CHEF

The successful applicants will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the restaurant by optimizing the use of material and human resources, thereby maximizing revenue and exceeding guest expectations. The Specialty Restaurant Chef will be responsible for assisting the Executive Chef with directing cooks in the kitchen, dealing with food-related concerns and providing leadership within a diverse environment with a focus on client and customer service.

Specific Requirements/Duties of the Position Include:

• Maintaining food quality and ensuring overall guest satisfaction.
• The ability to execute all production and plating in a timely, efficient manner.
• Establishing culinary standards specific to restaurant requirements.
• Excellent knowledge of modern and innovative culinary trends.
• Expertise in all the activities of a kitchen and the various styles of cooking and food preparation.
• Maintaining high standards of sanitation and hygiene throughout the kitchen.
• The ability to train and maintain training programmes.

Qualification and Experience:

• Graduate of an internationally-recognised culinary institution of equivalent, technical training/schooling.
• Five years as an apprentice, an assistant cook (Commis) or department head (Chef de Partie) in an international hotel/resort.
• Must have at least three (3) years’ experience as a Restaurant Chef specialising in one or more of the following cuisines: Italian, Indian, English, Japanese, Teppanyaki, Chinese, Thai, and French.
• Knowledge of volume production and ability to maintain the highest quality standards.

• International experience would be a distinct advantage.

If successful, a clean police record will be required. Interested persons should submit their applications by June 26, 2023, with curriculum vitae to:

The Recruitment and Compliance Specialist

Sandals Resorts International

NB: Please enter “Specialty Restaurant Chef” in the subject field of the email for consideration. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

“Interested Jamaicans are to remit a copy of their application to the Ministry of Tourism or to the Director of Tourism Relations, 64 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5”