Japanese Chef De Cuisine

Job description

Job Number 23168850
Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
Location W Milan, Piazzetta M. Bossi 2, Milan, Milan, Italy VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

W Milan is currently recruiting for a Japanese Chef de Cuisine to join the pre-opening team of the second W Hotels property in Italy. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the role will be responsible for the Japanese restaurant. 

 

The main responsibilities of the positions are:

 

·  organizing staff and allocating resources for the Japanese Restaurant 
·  execute controls (orders, inventories, par levels)
·  systemize daily functioning and maintain efficient mise en place in the kitchen operations.
·  food control, ensuring top quality and hygiene both for products and equipment 
·  maintain food cost at a minimum
·  train and develop the kitchen staff in a clear and proper manner.

 

 

The ideal candidate must be trained in all the aspect of Japanese cuisine and must have worked as a Head chef in a Japanese restaurant, as well need to be able to handle raw food preparation. You will be responsible in allocating resources, execute controls, and systemize daily functioning and maintain efficient mise en place in the kitchen operations.

 

About us

 

Located in the heart of Brera, W Milan aims to set the tone in the city of Milan. The first real luxury lifestyle in the city embraces the authentic Milanese spirit and all W Hotels passions. W Milan redefines the luxury hotel scene of the Italian capital of fashion and design through its informal yet impeccable Whatever/Whenever service and trademark high energy. With four B+F outlets, Beverage and Food are the heart and the soul of the hotel. 

Our main restaurant outlet is SCENA. The all-day dining is fusing traditional Italian cuisine with modern culture, SCENA Restaurant adds the language of cooking to W Milan's boundary. Concocting crowd-pleasing dishes for the table, Head Chef Andrea Berton shakes up the city's foodie scene. W LOUNGE as well as the W ROOFTOP with a swimming pool overlooking the city, will be the place to be for authentic drinks and delicious food. While Odachi will provide a real Japanese experience to our W guests.

 

The impact you’ll make

 

At W Hotels we believe our Talent are the foundation of our organization that allows us to breathe life into our strategy and continue our industry leadership in the culinary space. 

As part of this foundation, you will lead a concept and create unique guest experiences that draw hotel guests and patrons from the surrounding community. You’ll work closely with a team of inspiring professionals and mentor aspiring chefs, setting the standards for an authentic culinary experience. 

 

 

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

 

·  Leading kitchen operations providing directions for all day-to-day operations, understanding employee positions, utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead and encourage others.
·  Serving as a role model,   supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
·  Demonstrate new cooking techniques, proper handling of raw food and equipment to staff.
·  Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
·  Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an \