Prime Function: Plan and design menus for food and beverage. Tastefully do pairing of wine with food. Monitor grooming, personal hygiene, proper use of equipment, delegation and efficiency of duties to ensure the highest standards are maintained. Liaise professionally with the Kitchen Department at all times. Monitor skill levels of staff and implement on the job training to ensure all kitchen staff are fully trained. Actively promote team work amongst kitchen staff to facilitate the achievement of kitchen objectives. Minimize food wastage at all times. Understand organization departmental financial objectives. Oversee all functions as necessary to ensure all food is at the required standard. Manage the ordering of food products to ensure financial objectives are met and produce is available for all events. Monitor the presentation of food to ensure it complies with company standards and guidelines as per recipe system. Manage rosters for casual, agency and section staff as per company policy to ensure appropriate resourcing levels. Distribute work schedules in appropriate sections of kitchen to ensure work is delegated efficiently at all times. Monitor the quantity and quality of food products to ensure it is as per Novotel Chennai SIPCOT standard recipe. Monitor the use of equipment and provide training where necessary to ensure staffs are using equipment in a safe and proper manner. Ensure that all details relating to food for events are clearly understood and organised. Attend operational, event management and other work related meetings if necessary. Work Experience Ability to drive change and look for operational efficiencies across the network Exceptional management and Motivational skills. Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines Strong leader with the ability to guide, coach, motivate and exhibition. Benefits Opportunity to develop Career. A Bienvenue card-offering a special staff rate at our hotels. Be part of global community in hospitality industry