We are seeking a dynamic, creative and passionate Head Chef to join our team. As a Head Chef , you will be mainly responsible for leading the kitchen team, providing exceptional culinary experiences across various outlets, including restaurants, events, room service, and bars. This position requires experience in menu development, team leadership, operational efficiency, and ensuring the highest quality and food safety standards. 

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the vacation rental industry and be part of the fast growth of our company.

Menu Development: 

• Create and enhance menus for all outlets, incorporating seasonal ingredients, local flavors, and guest preferences. 

• Ensure menus align with the hotel’s brand and target market, offering variety and value. 

Operational Management: 

• Supervise daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, scheduling, and workflow management. 

• Monitor and manage stock levels, orders, and supplier relationships, ensuring cost control and quality. 

Quality and Consistency: 

• Maintain high standards of menu presentation, taste, and consistency. 

• Regularly review and adapt recipes to meet guest expectations. 

Hygiene and Safety: 

• Ensure full compliance with food safety regulations and the hotel’s hygiene and safety standards. 

• Train the team in proper food handling and sanitation practices. 

 
Team Leadership and Training: 

• Recruit, train, guide, and inspire the kitchen team to achieve excellence. 

• Promote teamwork, efficiency, and a high-motivation work environment. 

 
Collaboration with the Banquet and Events Team: 

• Work closely with the events team to create menus and coordinate food preparation, ensuring quality and timely service. 

 
Equipment and Maintenance: 

• Monitor kitchen equipment, ensure proper use, and coordinate maintenance or replacements as needed. 

For us, every day is filled with purpose.

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in full-service hotels or fine dining establishments. 

• Leadership and organizational experience, with the ability to manage a diverse team. 

• Expertise in cost control, budgeting, and stock management. 

• In-depth knowledge of various cuisines, including international and local dishes. 

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with different hotel departments. 

• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards. 

• Flexibility to adapt to the dynamic needs of a hotel environment, including irregular hours. 

• Self-starter, creative, thinking outside the box and willing to support expansion in a fast-growing environment.

• Passionate, proactive, hands on, dynamic and energetic.

• Flexible,resilient and adaptable to changes.

• Confident working in cross-functional teams.

• Comfortable in a start-up environment.

At Olala Group, we take pride in cultivating a vibrant and inclusive work environment that celebrates individuality and diversity. We believe that these are invaluable assets that fuel innovation, foster creativity and drive our overall success.

Additionally, we believe in taking action towards curving the impact that our company has on its environments. This includes implementing energy efficient practices and engaging in community projects that promote cultural preservation among others actions.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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