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About Almyra Hotel: Located on the stunning seafront of Paphos, Almyra Hotel is a luxurious 5-star, distinguished member of Design Hotels and part of the Thanos Hotels Group. The hotel features 188 stylish rooms and four exceptional restaurants, offering a delightful array of Mediterranean cuisine and Asian fusion dishes. Thanos Hotels &amp; Resorts is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations at Almyra Hotel with a strong background in luxury hotel dining, and highlights on Mediterranean and Asian cuisines.&nbsp; &nbsp;Duties &amp; Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee culinary operations in all restaurant’s Kitchens, including Pastry, Main Kitchen as well as Stewarding operations.</li><li>Work at off-site events when required.</li><li>Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development to all Kitchen staff.</li><li>Collaborate closely with the Group Executive Chef to design and implement innovative menus that reflect Mediterranean and Asian culinary traditions, buffet knowledge&nbsp;for breakfast and dinner, focusing on fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced&nbsp; ingredients.</li><li>Recruit, mentor, lead and inspire the culinary team, fostering a highly skilled and motivated team, delivering creativity and excellence in food preparation and presentation.</li><li>Ensure that culinary standards, presentation, food quality and hygiene are consistently maintained across all outlets of the hotel, exceeding guests’ expectations. &nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Manage daily kitchen operations, including inventory control, procurement of supplies, and coordination with other departments, while ensuring cost-effective management&nbsp;without compromising quality.</li><li>Respond effectively to all guest requests, including special dietary needs, with attention to detail.</li><li>Continuously train and develop the culinary team, ensuring they are up-to-date with the latest cooking techniques and trends in Mediterranean and Asian cuisines.</li><li>Maintain all HACCP standards within the hotel, enforcing strict health, safety, and sanitation practices in compliance with local regulations and hotel policies.</li><li>Work closely with the Group Executive Chef and the Hotel Manager, to align culinary offerings with the hotel’s brand and guest expectations.</li></ul> Qualifications<ul><li>Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine in a 5-star luxury hotel or high-end restaurant.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of contemporary cooking techniques and trends in Mediterranean and Asian gastronomy.</li><li>Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage a large and diverse culinary team.</li><li>Creative vision in menu development, with a passion for using fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients.</li><li>Excellent communication skills in English.</li><li>Formal culinary education from a recognized institution is preferred.</li><li>Experience in managing kitchen budgets, including food costs, labor costs, and inventory control.</li></ul> &nbsp; What we offer:<ul><li>Attractive remuneration package</li><li>Accommodation provided (if required)</li><li>Provident Fund</li><li>Staff discounts at Hotels &amp; Kult Boutiques</li><li>Free meals on duty</li><li>Employee Appreciation Program and Reward Scheme</li><li>Great work-life balance</li><li>Access to world-class facilities and working with a dynamic and passionate team</li><li>Comprehensive new staff induction programmes</li><li>Group-wide professional development opportunities across countries and properties</li><li>Continuous training opportunities&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;If you are interested please click <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://people.thanoshotels.com/job-list/almyra/executive-chef">APPLY</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://career2.successfactors.eu/career?company=thanoshote&amp;career%5fns=job%5flisting%5fsummary&amp;navBarLevel=JOB%5fSEARCH&amp;_s.crb=1vY2enk%2fDCLR%2f2HkWL0xl3WDxD6FRqlz2Nk6TfvcCwo%3d">&nbsp;</a>below&nbsp;or call (+357) 26885401 for more info.Due to work permit restrictions, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in Cyprus

Executive Chef

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