Executive Chef

Company: LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG
Location: San Jose
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Role Purpose Statement: The job incumbent is responsible for the food production in a Customer Service Center (CSC) in accordance with company standards, menu specifications, and customer requirements.Main AccountabilitiesFood Production--- Oversees all food production activities in responsible CSC--- Responsible for deviations in inventories, initiates countermeasures if necessary--- Controls and adjusts production plans, estimates consumption of food and equipment--- Ensures compliance of recipe specifications and conducts sense-checks--- Participates in the development of food products and menus--- Must be aware of content in catering manuals; updates and distributes them within responsible CSC--- Responsible for cost controlling of the budget, personnel and material costs--- Participates in menu presentations--- Coordinates and controls countermeasures in the production in case of customer complaints--- Checks service schedules, assesses economic profitability and conducts sense-checks--- Establishes training strategy and training plans for kitchen staff in responsible CSC--- Represents kitchen and kitchen staff in front of external stakeholders--- Keeps himself/herself up to date regarding industry trends (research & development, food trends) and ensures alignment with design chefs--- Ensures that the appropriate production technology is in place--- Participates in marketing activitiesQuality--- Ensures quality of goods received--- Guarantees tidiness in food storage in the responsible CSC is maintained and first in - first out principle is followed--- Guarantees adherence to hygiene, health and safety standards and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) regulations in responsible CSCLeadership--- Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed--- Guide, motivate and develop the subordinate employees within the Human Resources Policy--- Make the company''s values and management principles live in the department(s)--- Implement and control the cost budget in the area of responsibility; initiate and steer corrective actions in case of deviations--- Participate and support company sponsored initiatives such as Global Quality Standard (GQS), HACCP, Lean ManufacturingKnowledge, Skills and Experience--- Five to seven years of experience in commercial cooking, out of those at least two years in a management position required--- Apprenticeship or Certification course from culinary school preferred--- Additional certifications (e.g. diet chef, industrial chef) or equivalent professional experience preferred--- Knowledge of food and hygiene regulations (example: HACCP)--- Financial understanding
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Keywords: LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG, Sacramento , Executive Chef, Hospitality & Tourism , San Jose, California