Ascension : Chef, Catering Manager
Submitted by The Islander (Islander Internet Editor) 01.05.2008 (Article Archived on 15.05.2008)
The Obsidian Hotel would like to recruit the services of a Chef / Catering Manager to run and develop the catering side of their Hotel business on Ascension Island.
The Obsidian Hotel would like to recruit the services of a Chef / Catering Manager to run and develop the catering side of their Hotel business on Ascension Island. We are looking for a candidate who will relish the opportunity to run and develop their own department, operating within the existing support structure of the Company.
A salary of £15,000 (subject to local tax) is being offered together with accommodation, passage costs and a gratuity.
Expressions of interest should be directed, along with a current CV and salary details to :-
The Operations Manager, obsidian@atlantis.co.ac tel: 00 247 6246 fax: 00 247 6356
Job Purpose
To run the Catering Department of the Obsidian Hotel, Ascension Island, and manage it’s bar, the Anchor Inn.
The Catering Department provides two cooked meals daily (breakfast and dinner) to the Hotel’s Guests and members of the Public (dinner only). Guest numbers range from one or two to 35 and bookings are taken from the Public when Guest numbers allow. The Catering Department also provides buffets/dinners for parties/functions and produces “special theme” nights such as barbeque nights to attract members of the Public to its Restaurant and to the Anchor Inn.
The Catering Manager will manage the kitchen and bar staff in order to maximise revenues from both the Restaurant and the adjoining patio bar, the Anchor Inn.
To facilitate this purchasing and stock control procedures will have to be established and continually adhered to.
Main Duties
1. To plan and prepare menus.
2. To source and order supplies.
3. To establish purchasing and stock control procedures, and supervise their implementation
4. To manage and develop the Catering Department to
- provide high quality meals for Hotel Guests and the Public as required,
- ensure the kitchen is clean and meals are prepared in a hygienic manner
- cater for ad-hoc events, such as barbeques, open to the Public.
5. To act as Chef and prepare the majority of meals, particularly those forming the dinner menu.
6. To advise Obsidian on the development of all aspects of the Restaurant and Bar, and once agreed, see these developments through to fruition.
Required Knowledge, Experience and Skill:
Experience as a Head Chef, managing catering staff and managing Restaurant supplies.
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