Qalaatı Hotel & Spa is a medical and recreational resort complex with new and unique architectural style and a format of rest, just 120 kilometers from Baku, in Shabran region. The complex is distinguished from other complexes in Azerbaijan with its unique thermal healing water, modernity and comfort and has 157 superior-class, 16 suites rooms and 3 Villa in various design styles.

Qalaaltı Hotel & Spa in looking for open-minded and energetic Executive Chef with diverse talents to join our Culinary team at Qalaaltı Hotel & Spa.

Reporting to the General Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Monitors all duty schedules in the kitchen operation and review and correct the appearance (condition of uniforms) and grooming of all assigned employees.
• Conducts regularly presentations of new novelties, etc. to stay in line with operational trends.
• Evaluates the performance of the assigned team and initiate promotions.
• Responsible for the timely kitchen preparations for all meal services in the outlets in line with the stipulated opening hours.
• Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards
• Frequently tour through all Kitchens, Stores and other food production facilities ensuring the highest possible hygiene and maintenance standards.
• Frequently tour of the dining outlets and related areas to assure the well-being of all guests by maintaining a close friendly contact.
• Drives together with the Food & Beverage Manager and other departments all extracurricular events in the outlets and develop food promotions if the situation requires.
• Controls the food cost by reviewing and approving all store requisitions and direct purchases and minimize wastage.
• Ensures all standards are implemented and follow the appropriate hygiene standards at all times.

Qualifications:

• Must have college/university degree (or equivalent).
• Previous experience as a hotel Executive Chef, Head Chef
• Proven ability to lead a department
• Good personal & business references
• Working knowledge of computer spreadsheets (Excel), word processing (Word or Word Perfect), and PowerPoint
• Positive attitude, detail and customer oriented with good multitasking and organizational ability
• Positive attitude, detail and guest oriented with good multitasking and organizational ability
• Fluency in Azerbaijani and Russian. Fluency in English is preferable.

If you look forward to meeting people from around the world and join our team of professionals, please send us your most up-to-date CV along with your portfolio to [email protected]

Qalaaltı Hotel & Spa is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, genetics or age.