17/12/2024
EXECUTIVE CHEF-AYURVEDIC
We are hiring a Ayurvedic Executive Chef to manage the kitchen of our Hotel Alpino Atlântico, a 27 bedroom retreat hotel with an ayurvedic healing centre, located on Madeira island, part of DERTOUR Hotels & Resorts.
At this position, you will be responsible to design a unique Ayurveda inspired food menu concept based on the local/seasonal availability of produce and other food ingredients, preparing high-quality tasty dishes and managing, training and motivating the kitchen team to deliver excellent results.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Creating an Ayurveda vegan menu concept
· Ensuring the freshness, presentation, quality and flavour of the dishes
· Work closely with the hotel's resident Ayurvedic doctors to ensure that the food is aligned with the clients' healing needs
· Coordinate purchasing with the main resort kitchen
· Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area
· Obtaining feedback on food and service quality, and handling customer needs and expectations
· Conducting workshops for our guests to introduce them to ayurvedic cooking
REQUIREMENTS:
· Proven work experience as an Ayurvedic Chef
· Excellent leadership, communication and time management skills
· Understanding of food nutrition, different culinary profiles and techniques
· Creativity to design new menu items and their presentation
· Keep up with cooking trends and best practices
· Interest in health, wellness, and holistic living
· Excellent knowledge of BOH systems, ordering and inventory
We offer a highly dedicated and professional team, built on a dynamic and healthy work environment as well as an attractive range of benefits.
Please send your application to [email protected] until 31st of January 2025
