Executive Chef - Mistral Beach Restaurant

About the role

The Radisson Hotel Group is looking for an Executive Chef for its Mistral Beach Restaurant in Split, overlooking the Adriatic Sea with the islands of Hvar and Brac in front. The hotel offers 252 guest rooms and suites, a spa, a beach and several restaurants serving breakfast buffet, Dalmatian, international and Mediterranean cuisine. As Executive Chef you will lead the kitchen team and deliver an exceptional guest dining experience.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of the kitchen department, delivering every aspect of the guest dining experience to the highest level
• Proactively improve guest satisfaction and respond promptly to enquiries and problems
• Develop and implement plans so that kitchen initiatives and hotel targets are achieved
• Lead and manage the kitchen team, fostering growth, development and performance
• Control costs and inventory and ensure productivity and performance levels are attained
• Build effective working relationships with all key stakeholders
• Review the food offering and recommend improvements that drive financial performance
• Ensure compliance with all legislation, with due diligence, best practice and documentation for internal and external audits, and follow up as required

Required profile

• Proven kitchen experience with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent leadership skills, hands-on and leading by example
• Commitment to exceptional guest service and a passion for the hospitality industry
• Ability to find creative solutions and give advice and recommendations
• Personal integrity and the ability to work in an environment demanding excellence, time and energy
• Strong communication skills in English
• EU citizenship

Required skills

• Experience using IT systems
• Leadership and team management