View Vacancy – Chef and Residence Supervisor – British Embassy San Salvador

Main purpose of job:

Prepare meals and refreshments at the British Ambassador’s residence, including for meetings and events (lunches, dinners, buffets, receptions and social gatherings). Working with external caterers on larger events throughout the year.  

Supervise events and the running of the residence. Order and procure supplies, ensuring efficiency and value for money at all times.

Manage all aspects of kitchen hygiene, including cleaning and washing up.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Menu planning and preparation in accordance with set budgets and requirements; adjust plans according to customer’s requirements (e.g. special dietary requirements) and changing circumstances.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene to high standards, of kitchen/pantry areas and all tools/equipment including work surfaces and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Ensure quality of produce, efficient control of stocks and resupply to ensure value for money and minimum waste, and account promptly and fully for any expenditure.
• Support the Residence Manager in preparing for and supervising larger events, including hiring, overseeing and working with casual staff as required; share information on kitchen requirements and plans.
• Support Residence Manager with inventories (drinks, kitchen supplies, etc.), maintenance and any other Residence needs.
• Support Residence Manager in supervising the Residence Cleaner.

Staff managed:

• x2 Residence Cleaners

• High quality cooking skills in a range of international cuisines.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in business hospitality, i.e. hotel, private residence, restaurant, catering company, with similar role and responsibilities.
• Strong organisational skills, able to work under pressure delivering a high-quality service.
• Understanding of the impact of the role and security and reputational risks associated with the Residence and wider Embassy; the Residence is a representational platform to deliver UK public diplomacy.
• Ability to change and review practices with other members of the team with a view to improve service.
• Able to work collaboratively whilst showing a good degree of autonomy and effective work and time management, and ability to work to deadlines.
• Attention to detail and ability to plan and manage own work.
• Legal status to live and work in El Salvador in your own right, from time of application.
• At least intermediate level of spoken English and the ability to follow recipes in English.