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All Accor

Global hotel management, franchising, loyalty program

Executive Chef

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionUpdated on Nov 11
Full-timeTangier, MoroccoNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bac+4 or Bac+5 degree in Culinary Arts, Restaurant Management, Hospitality, or an equivalent field is required.
  • At least five years of experience as an Executive Chef or in an equivalent role is required, ideally in a luxury hotel or international hotel group.
  • Extensive experience managing culinary operations across multiple outlets, including restaurants, banquets, events, and other food-service areas, is required.
  • Strong knowledge of international culinary techniques and contemporary gastronomic trends, with knowledge of Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine, is required.
  • Proficiency in hygiene and food-safety standards, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and kitchen quality-control procedures is required.
  • Strong knowledge of food-cost management, budgeting, stock control, inventories, and food-waste reduction is required.
  • Ability to design and renew menus, prepare technical recipe sheets, and align the culinary offering with the establishment's positioning is required.
  • Ability to analyze operational and financial performance indicators, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions is required.
  • Proficiency with computer tools and systems for stock management, cost tracking, and culinary-operations planning is required.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal relationship-management abilities are required.
  • Creativity, initiative, autonomy, and decision-making ability, including during unexpected situations and periods of high activity, are required.
  • Commitment to improving customer satisfaction, optimizing operational processes, and controlling costs while meeting luxury-hotel standards is required.
  • Excellent spoken and written French and English are required.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily food preparation to ensure dishes meet quality and presentation standards.
  • Lead and motivate kitchen staff to ensure efficient and harmonious kitchen operations.
  • Create and develop innovative menus aligned with current culinary trends and customer preferences.
  • Manage kitchen operations, including inventory, ordering, and cost control.
  • Ensure hygiene, food safety, and cleanliness standards are followed throughout all kitchen areas.
  • Work with purchasing to select suppliers and negotiate contracts for quality products at competitive prices.
  • Participate in planning and organizing special events and banquets.
  • Supervise and coordinate kitchen-staff training to maintain skills and quality standards.
  • Ensure dishes meet customers’ dietary requirements and specific dietary regimes.
  • Work closely with other departments to deliver a consistent, high-quality customer experience.
  • Analyze kitchen performance regularly and identify potential areas for improvement.
  • Maintain clear and open communication with staff to support a positive and productive work environment.
  • Monitor market trends and customer reviews to adapt culinary offerings.
  • Forecast and organize staff work schedules according to operational needs.
  • Participate in management meetings to discuss the establishment’s goals and strategies.
  • Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained and functioning correctly.
  • Coordinate culinary demonstrations and tastings to promote the establishment’s food-service offerings.
  • Support staff professional development by identifying training and growth opportunities.
  • Respond to special customer requests and ensure dietary requirements are met.
  • Liaise with local suppliers to source fresh, high-quality products.
  • Encourage creativity and innovation within the team by proposing new ideas and concepts.
  • Monitor and control food and labor costs to meet established budgets.
  • Work with the marketing team to promote culinary offerings and special events.
  • Maintain a safe and respectful work environment by enforcing company policies and procedures.
  • Visit the dining room regularly to gather customer feedback on dishes served.
  • Provide leadership to the kitchen team and foster teamwork and commitment to excellence.
  • Manage food waste effectively and ensure responsible use of resources.
  • Ensure kitchen equipment is used and maintained in accordance with safety standards.
  • Stay informed about culinary trends and technological innovations in food service.
  • Contribute to the establishment’s overall success by maintaining high standards of quality and service.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a luxury hotel or international hotel group is desirable.
  • Proficiency in a third language is an asset.

About the Company

All Accor

Global hotel management, franchising, loyalty program

Accor is a global hospitality group with a wide range of hotel brands spanning economy to luxury. It earns revenue from room bookings, food and beverage services, and management fees from franchised properties, while providing hotel management and franchising services to partners. The company runs a loyalty program, A Club, to keep guests returning, and expands its capabilities through acquisitions like Adoria and a stake in Squarebreak to broaden its offerings. Its goal is to grow its footprint and deliver consistent, responsible guest experiences worldwide by leveraging global expertise and local know‑how, with a strong focus on sustainability.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Founded
1967

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