Executive Chef

Job Description

Title: Executive Chef

Company Name: International Convention City Bashundhara

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 20 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Hotel, Restaurant

• HSC

• Hospitality Background or equivalent.

• At least 20 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Hotel, Restaurant

• Minimum 20 years of experience in professional kitchens of five-star hotels, including leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of international and local cuisine, food safety, and kitchen management.
• Experience in menu engineering, costing, and large-volume production.
• Proficiency in kitchen management systems and inventory software (if used).
• Key Skills include Culinary, Creativity, Leadership & People Management, Food Cost & Inventory Control Time Management & Organization, Advanced Cooking & Plating Skills Knowledge of Global Cuisines, Problem-Solving & Decision-Making ability.

Position Summary

The Executive Chef is responsible for directing all culinary operations of Bashundhara Golf Driving Range, including menu design, food production, kitchen organization, staff management, quality control, and food safety compliance. The role ensures high culinary standards, cost efficiency, creativity, and excellent guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

1. Culinary Leadership & Operations

• Oversee all kitchen operations including hot kitchen, cold kitchen, bakery, pastry, and commissary (if applicable).

• Plan and execute high-quality food production for à la carte, buffet, banquets, and special events.

• Maintain consistency in taste, presentation, portion size, and quality.

• Ensure smooth coordination between kitchen and service teams.

2. Menu Planning & Recipe Development

• Develop creative menus based on food trends, seasonality, and customer preferences.

• Create standardized recipes with accurate costing and portion controls.

• Conduct menu engineering in coordination with the F&B Manager.

• Introduce new dishes, promotions, and seasonal offerings.

3. Food Quality & Hygiene Control

• Ensure strict compliance with food safety standards (HACCP, ISO, local regulations).

• Conduct regular inspections of food preparation areas, storage, equipment, and employee hygiene.

• Maintain high kitchen cleanliness and sanitation standards.

• Monitor expiry dates, storage conditions, and food rotation (FIFO/FEFO).

4. Staff Management & Training

• Recruit, train, and supervise chefs, cooks, and kitchen assistants.

• Prepare duty rosters, manage shifts, and assign responsibilities.

• Conduct training on cooking techniques, knife skills, plating, and safety.

• Promote teamwork, discipline, and performance improvement.

5. Financial & Inventory Management

• Prepare kitchen budgets, food cost analysis, and consumption reports.

• Control food cost, reduce wastage, and optimize resource usage.

• Verify purchase requirements, stock levels, and quality of ingredients received.

• Work with procurement to source quality ingredients at competitive prices.

6. Equipment & Maintenance

• Ensure all kitchen equipment (ovens, chillers, grills, freezers) is functional.

• Coordinate with maintenance team for repairs and preventive maintenance schedules.

• Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing safety practices.

7. Coordination & Communication

• Collaborate with F&B Manager, Restaurant Manager, and to plan menus, events, and operations.

• Attend management meetings and contribute to strategic culinary decisions.

• Ensure timely communication regarding menu changes, production planning, and event requirements.

8. Event & Banquet Oversight (if applicable)

• Design banquet menus, costings, and production plans.

• Supervise live cooking stations, buffet setups, and event food presentation.

• Ensure large-scale food production meets quality and timing standards.

• Gratuity
• Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidize
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2