Executive Chef
About the company
Sofitel Luxury Hotels, new worldwide reference (120 hotels all around the world), goal is to reinforce its position in the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is the market leader within the luxury hotel sector in Vietnam and a favorite amongst the discerning travelers from around the world. This historical landmark hotel is considered as one of the best hotels in the region with regular worldwide and domestic recognition. In all, the Metropole garnered 33 awards in 2013, including Readers' Choice Awards by Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure. The hotel features 364 rooms and suites (offering both the traditional and Contemporary flavors of Hanoi) French, Vietnamese and Italian Restaurants complemented by two of Hanoi’s favorite bars plus an award winning Spa, naturally lit meeting venues and a team of over 600 Ambassadors. Ongoing commitment to product enhancement and service delivery from the hotel’s senior management and owners provides the perfect background to a strong and positive sales effort.
Belong in a place where you can be yourself and love what you do. Join our hotel community and we will support you to realise your true potential. You will be part of a team where everyone’s contribution is valued. And we will empower you to bring ideas to elevate our services, creating personalised experiences for guests. Help them to feel special, and we will do the same for you.
Your tasks
- Manage the overall Kitchen operation to ensure luxury Forbes 5 star service levels and superior guest experience.
- Lead 120 culinary team members; develop talent, responsible for recruitment, training and payroll.
- Design innovative culinary events and promotions to ensure exceptional financial performance.
- Ensure excellent and efficient communication within the team and with other departments.
- Member of Executive Committe.
Requirements
- Bachelor/ Culinary degree
- 3+ years in a similar role in luxury hotels
- Demonstrated creativity and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Proven leadership ability, excellent team motivator, customer centric
- Solid administrative and numerical proficiency
- Fluency in English, additional languages are a plus
- Asian experience preferred
What we offer
Bring passion, dedication and excellence to bear and we will recognise your contribution with a variety of benefits, rewards and development opportunities. We also offer a range of well-being initiatives, including apps with content to help you feel your best. Join us, and you can thrive as an individual as well as being part of a supportive and inclusive culinary team.