Vol. 100 Feb - Mar 2024 Newsletter

Culinary Opportunities

Pastry Chef required in Guayaquil

Well established large production Pastry Company in Guayaquil, Ecuador requires a Pastry Chef to meet the needs of their expanding business.
The Pastry Chef is responsible for maintaining quality and efficiency in the production of pastry, cakes, cookies and bread products, staffing, hiring and training, purchasing, budgets, maintaining required food and labour costs and adhering to safety and sanitation requirements.

This is a "hands-on" position that requires leadership and motivational skills. The ideal candidate will have a sound knowledge of pastry, cakes and bread production with creative flare for current techniques and trends while maintaining established and traditional products. Knowledge of Euro-classic products (Viennese) pastries, artisanal breads and the fermentation process is essential for this role.

This role requires a flexible schedule including day, night or swing shifts and may include weekends or holidays.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years in high volume production of pastry, cakes and bread products
• Culinary School with pastry and baking qualifications preferred
• Experience in Metric measurement
• Fluency in Spanish is mandatory

The annual salary is approx. US$50,000 based on experience plus relocation flights if required.

Italian Restaurant Chef - Congo

International Hotel Brand in the Congo requires a Head Chef for its Italian Signature Restaurant. This role requires a "hands-on" Chef de Cuisine that assists in the ongoing management of the kitchen and is in charge of the day to day operations. This is an ideal opportunity for an Executive Sous Chef or Sous Chef specializing in Italian cuisine looking to lead their first kitchen brigade.

Main Responsibilities:
• Direct, control and co-ordinate activities of the kitchen brigade engaged in preparing and cooking food to ensure quality, consistency and efficiency towards corporate requirements and standardized menu specifications.
• Ensure HACCP is implemented and practiced, all sanitation standards and SOP's are maintained.
• Adhere to all property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures.
• Maintain food and labour costs as per budget requirements.
• Monitor sustainability practices, minimize waste, spoilage and food surplus.
• Maintain food quality to ensure standards and specifications are upheld.
• Plan and implement effective skills and communication training programs.

Requirements:
• Currently Head Chef, Executive Sous Chef or Sous Chef in an Italian Restaurant
• Minimum 3-5 years with international well-known hotel brand
• Experience working in the Middle East and Africa preferred
• Culinary School Graduate or similar certification preferred
• Fluency in French and English is mandatory, Italian is optional

Salary and Package Details: US$36,000 net or negotiable based on experience plus food and telephone allowance, furnished one room apartment on premises and international medical coverage excluding dental.

Executive Sous Chef - Congo

International Hotel Brand in the Congo requires Executive Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in all aspects of the food production and stewarding operations.

Requirements:

• Executive Sous Chef or Sous Chef experience with international hotel brand for minimum of 3 -5 years
• Experience working in the Middle East and Africa preferred
• Culinary School Graduate or similar certification preferred
• Fluency in French and English is mandatory

Salary and Package Details: US$42,000 net or negotiable based on experience plus food and telephone allowance, furnished one room apartment on premises and international medical coverage excluding dental.

Executive Pastry Chef - Toronto, Ontario

Our client, a major 5* hotel property in Toronto is looking for an Executive Pastry Chef to manage, control and direct all aspects of the pastry and baking operations, meeting high standards of quality for all preparation, production and presentation to all food outlets and banquet facilities.

We are looking for a creative, energetic Executive Pastry Chef who is able to lead a large brigade and has large resort/hotel experience. The selected candidate will be responsible in ensuring the highest standard of pastry, dessert and bakery preparations, presentations; as well as the smooth operation of the Pastry department is maintained by promoting team spirit and motivating team members to achieve a high standard of quality.

The client has indicated that they are looking for someone who has flair and is innovative with an eye for fine details. He or she will retain the exceptional quality in pastries as well as develop and implement new recipes and creative ideas for new dessert/pastry/bread products for outlets and major banqueting. Maintain quality, food cost control other expenses of the pastry department.

The successful candidate requirements:
• Requires a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a first class hotel/resorts operations
• Must have experience at large high-volume properties of five star caliber
• Ability to work a varied schedule that will include mornings, evenings, nights, and week-ends.
• Practical creativity to provide innovative food while meeting profit goals of property.
• Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques.
• Strong inventory control skills.
• Enjoy socializing and mingling with guests.
• Participative management style.
• Use a "hands-on" approach to management at all times.

Business Skills:
• Strong technical skills.
• Work with limited support.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good knowledge of computers.
• Strong customer service orientation and skills.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Exceptional detail in follow-up.

Package : This truly outstanding salary is negotiable based on experience plus, benefits, bonus plan and annual vacation

Opening" Executive Chef needed for Ultra-Luxury Resort opening in Israel

Our client is a world-leader in offering unique, luxury resort and hotel experiences. They currently require the services of a leading Executive Chef to "open" a hotel in Israel which would be the envy of the culinary scene in Israel. He/she will oversee the culinary operations of a very high-calibre and exclusive Resort offering the best Mediterranean/Israeli cuisine focusing on sustainability and farm to table concepts. Every aspect of the guests’ stay will be tailored to their desires and that includes their culinary experience! Under your direction, and with a focus on local ingredients, farm-to-table suppliers and sustainable practices, your culinary team will create an unforgettable and immersive adventure for each guest.
To execute the position of Executive Chef, the candidate will have the required qualifications, technical skills and more than five years’ experience in a similar or greater role in luxury hotels and independent restaurants with proven results. The Chef should possess a minimum of a Diploma in Culinary Arts or similar.

Requirements and Expectations
Skilled in keeping with company's wellness and sustainability practices and with seasonal availability, while focusing on "Destination Dining" experiences
Cuisine and menus will reflect innovation and creativity from a culinary sense.
Israeli/Mediterranean cooking techniques and strong knowledge of local ingredients is required
Onsite farming experiences and practices are a great skill set to possess for this role
Farm-to-Table is a big part of the vision
Previous experience in Israeli/ Mediterranean cuisine is a strong asset
Experienced in Pre-opening planning & implementation
Proven leadership capability with an inspirational personality towards education and coaching his/her team
Must genuinely believe in mindful and sustainable food practices from the seed to culmination
Able to provide a highly attractive and cohesive culinary program throughout the region
Adventurous and positive attitude, with a passion to explore and experiment
Flexible and creative, with the ability to do more with less.
Intelligent, strong, motivated, and highly detail-oriented
A strong communicator and collaborator

Package Details Salary range US$$5,500 USD/month NET (Negotiable) Plus Accommodation • Equal participation of service charge and participation in the company incentive plan • Return air ticket to home destination each year • Full medical insurance coverage

Pastry Chef - Los Angeles, California

Located in sunny southern California, United States, this company is rapidly expanding and is a successful patisserie/restaurant urgently requiring the talents of a creative PASTRY CHEF who can produce high-end pastries, cakes and European-style breads. They should also have strengths in viennoiserie, macarons and or chocolate.

This progressive position reports to the Executive Pastry Chef and will very closely to ensure quality and productivity is maintained.
The Pastry Chef will take responsibility for overseeing daily operations of this first class Patisserie / Restaurant. You must be a creative, detail-oriented and organized individual with extensive knowledge of pastry production. This candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to have mastered a wide knowledge of international pastries, fancy petit fours, breakfast items and various baked goods and is always researching new industry trends. The successful candidate must have experience in a large production facility like a bakery/restaurant or hotel.

Excellent organizational and multitasking skills are necessary with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and strict attention to detail. With your outstanding team building and leadership skills, you will assist the Executive Pastry Chef by overseeing the day to day pastry operations, including training, scheduling, supervising staff and monitoring food quality. He or she must also possess superior communication skills and interpersonal skills to provide overall guest satisfaction and be able to work a varied and flexible work schedule.

Salary $80,000-$95,000 USD gross negotiable based on experience, bonus, medical, health and other benefits.

HEAD BAKER, well known patisserie/restaurant - California, USA

Located in sunny southern California, United States, this company is rapidly expanding and is a successful and well -known patisserie/restaurant requires the talents of a HEAD BAKER

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day to day operation of the bakery kitchen and must demonstrate excellent bakery skills including but not limited to breads, pastries, viennoiserie etc.

Job Description & Requirements:

100% quality drive.
Train and coach staff on proper techniques and adherence to company recipes
Leads in bakery research and development
At least 5 years of experience in a similar position
Passionate about food.
Well versed in breads, and European-style pastries
Experience in luxury or high volume bakery operations required.

Salary $80,000-$95,000 USD gross negotiable based on experience, Excellent Bonus & Incentive Plan, Medical, Health, Relocation and other benefits.

Executive Chef for Upscale Restaurant in Nova Scotia

We currently have a fantastic opportunity in Nova Scotia to become the Executive Chef of an established and well-known upscale restaurant. In this role, you will report directly to, and work with closely with the Owner and the Restaurant General Manager in implementing and achieving the culinary and financial objectives for this popular establishment.

You will be responsible for coordinating, supervising and directing Kitchen operations, while maintaining the highest levels of service and food standards. You will be required to market ideas to promote business, reduce employee turnover, maintain revenue and payroll budgets, and meet budgeted productivity while keeping quality consistently high.

Your recruitment efforts must reflect the vision for the Kitchen; you will continuously train, develop and lead an incredible team who will be motivated by your inspirational leadership and who understand the crucial role they all play in the overall success of the business.

Experience Requirements

Canadian Residency or Citizenship
Minimum of 3 years in a high-end, upscale restaurant in an Executive Chef position
Previous experience in a fine-dining Italian Restaurant
Proven track record in leading the operations of a busy stand-alone restaurant and creating a culinary destination
Proven track record of managing the kitchen of a $8 to $10 million/year establishment
Must be Innovative in creating new dishes. Knowledge of modern cuisine will be an asset
Ability to collaborate and amend direction as needed.

Salary: A salary in the range of $85,000CAD + bonus will be negotiated based on the qualifications, experiences and effectiveness of the successful candidate

Head Pastry Chef - Bahrain

We have been retained by our client a rapidly expanding and diversified Hospitality Group in Bahrain that owns a number of restaurants, requires a restaurant Head Pastry Chef for their new Restaurant/Bakery. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established restaurant group and develop a long term relationship. If you have an outgoing personality, professional and enjoy working in a guest service-focused environment this is an ideal career move.

• Opening and or pre-opening experience an asset
• Must have at least 5 years of experience in a pastry kitchen.
• Must have experience in French pastries/cakes/ breads
• High standard of oral and written English communication
• Able to manage the day to day operations of the bakery section of a kitchen

Salary/Package: up to $3,700USD/monthly negotiable, Net of Taxes, accommodation allowance, health insurance for self and family, free flight home annually for self and family, 30 days annual vacation, life insurance, transportation allowance, telephone allowance, Visa for family.

New High-end Restaurant Group in West Africa seeking an Experienced Executive Chef

Our client is a growing Restaurant Group in West Africa that is changing the culinary tastes of a nation by exposing its guests to the modern possibilities of food and drink. By serving exciting new dishes and modern twists to their traditional foods, this Restaurant Group has been garnering lots of positive attention and building a strong reputation.
They are in need of an Executive Chef to open one of their top NEW restaurants. The Executive Chef will be expected to come into the operation and add value to their systems and their guests’ experiences. This will be achieved through a committed hands-on approach to operations, and by playing a vital role in the management of the kitchen processes.
The Executive Chef will be responsible for the Culinary Vision, Menu Design and for developing and motivating the team so as to remain at the forefront of the culinary trends and style in West Africa.

Great long-term opportunities exist within this group as they continue to transform the F&B landscape and expand their influential presence in West Africa!

Requirements
• Single Status preferred
• European experience an asset
• Proven ability to influence positive change and create appealing menu offerings
• Motivated, passionate and copes well under pressure
• Female or Male Candidates are welcome to apply

Salary and Package • $60,000 USD Net plus Bonus •Vacation time and One return flight per year Furnished Accommodation and transportation
Meals, Medical insurance

Executive Chef - Major Restaurant - Toronto, Ontario

Our client which is extremely well known and operates quality restaurant facilities in Toronto is urgently seeking an Executive Chef for their major ($7M) trendy restaurant operation. If you would like to work in a progressive and highly acclaimed major hospitality organization, please read on as this may be an exceptional culinary management role for you in Toronto.

The Chef would be creating the most authentic bistro style cuisine, with seasonal ingredients and local field to table market produce using the most freshest of ingredients. A patient trainer and teaching your large culinary team to maintain outstanding standards. He/she will be in charge of costings, schedules, ordering and financials for this outstanding restaurant operation. Wine knowledge is also preferred.

They are seeking an exceptional Restaurant, Executive Chef that is personable, media savvy, culinary promotion minded as well as having an eye for details. Candidates with Culinary degree, college courses in Culinary/Restaurant or Hospitality Management and red seal is preferred. Must have solid background in Bistro up market dining. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a first class deluxe or reputable free standing restaurant or high end hotel operation, would be a big plus!

Ability to deliver a very refined and quality product for all three dining services for guests to experience an exceptional and memorable dining occasion. Outstanding personality in dealing directly with guests, exceptional organizational and communication skills, be a leader and role model to all employees. Strong leadership experience and business acumen. Highlights of this restaurant is a pleasing and elegant ambience, high level of cuisine and offering impeccable service.

This outstanding career opportunity offers a generous compensation package, which will include a base salary in the range of $90,000 with an exceptional bonus structure, a comprehensive company employment benefit and pension contribution package. This position will offer tremendous career growth and personal satisfaction to advance your career with this amazing organization.

Asian Chef de Cuisine (Thai)

Responsible for the proper efficiency and profitable functioning of the assigned kitchen. Supervises the work of Cooks and Pantry personal, remaining fair at all times. Ensure the quality and standard of food. Test cooked food and check on its original appearance and freshness. Ensures that Mise-en-place must be always well stocked prepared in charge of Asian Restaurant Kitchen.
Single Status preferred.

Salary USD 24,000 annually plus full expat benefits

Chef De Cuisine - Restaurant Brand - Hong Kong

A highly energetic and enthusiastic Chef De Cuisine is urgently required for a High-end Restaurant Group for one of their successful theme concept Restaurants in Hong Kong.

Solid grounding in international cuisine is a must. Would suit an individual who travels single/married status that seeks to gain expatriate experience while developing his/her own career. Direct interaction with guests will form part of the job specification so the successful candidate needs to be outgoing and personable.

The Chef shall need to demonstrate a background in quality and high end cuisine at high-end restaurant operations. He/She must be highly competent and be able to showcase refined cuisine that will be part of a multi-cuisine restaurant company.

She/he will be expected to be very dynamic in running the day to day operations of the kitchen with a team of dedicated kitchen crews. Together with the Sous Chef, the Chef will focus on hygiene issues and management of kitchen issues to ensure standards are maintained.

With the assistance of the Restaurant General Manager, the Chef will be directly involved with guests on a daily basis. Guest interaction forms an important part of the overall success of the outlet; therefore, confidence and personality are essential competences that need to be exhibited.

This growing restaurant company will offer a base salary from $60,000USD to $80,00USD taxable paid in local HKD. quarterly bonuses that are based on a percentage of the restaurants’ sales. Full company medical plan coverage, flight to Hong Kong, annual flights back to country of origin after first year of employment. Note: No accommodation allowance will be offered by this company.

Executive Chef - Restaurants - Hong Kong

We are conducting a search for an outstanding and talented Executive Chef for one of our clients that operate a first class Restaurant facility within their first class property in Hong Kong.

This restaurant will have an excellent reputation of being the best theme restaurant in the city as well as being among the top restaurants in the area. Highlights of restaurant would be the elegant ambience, high level of cuisine and impeccable service.

The Chef would be creating the most of authentic country cuisine, using the most freshest of ingredients. A patient trainer and teaching your culinary team, Maestro and hands on chef in running the kitchen and nightly service. He/she will be in charge of food product, costings, schedules, ordering and financials for this outstanding restaurant operation

They are seeking an exceptional "Restaurant" Executive Chef that is personable, media savvy, culinary promotion minded as well as having an eye for details.. Candidates with international restaurant experience is a must and is preferred.

Must have solid background in high end and modern fine dining. Minimum of 5 years' experience in five star deluxe or reputable free standing restaurants is a must. Should be able to lead, train and further develop a team of 10 to maintain outstanding standards. Ability to deliver a very refined and quality product and for guests to experience an exceptional and memorable dining occasion

This outstanding career opportunity offers a generous compensation package, which will include a base salary of up to $90,000USD Taxable, paid in HKD, plus excellent bonus and a comprehensive employment benefit package. This position will offer tremendous career growth and personal satisfaction with this excellent international restaurant organization. Please Note: There is not accommodation offered for this position.

Roastmaster - Bahrain

We have been retained by our client a rapidly expanding and diversified Hospitality Group in Bahrain that owns a number of restaurants, requires a Roastmaster for their new Cafe. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established restaurant group and develop a long term relationship. If you have an outgoing personality, professional and enjoy working in a guest service-focused environment this is an ideal career move.

• Opening and or pre-opening experience an asset
• Must have 3+ years of experience managing a Roastery / Cafe
• Skilled at sourcing and developing “Roasting Profiles” of Green Coffee Beans
• Knowledgeable in digital roasting tools and technology
• Able to prepare a budget and forecast / financial data
• Fully knowledgeable of all types of coffee offered: latte / espresso etc.

Salary/Package: fully negotiable based upon knowledge and experience, Net of Taxes, plus Accommodation Allowance, Transportation Allowance, Mobile Phone Allowance, Medical, Life Insurance, 30 Calendar Days of Vacation per annum.


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