Purchase Executive

Company Description

"A passion for perfection"
Swissotel Hotels & Resorts is a distinctive group of deluxe hotels where we
put the emphasis on our people. We strive to provide a motivating and
rewarding environment that attracts inspired and talented people who are
willing to bring news ideas, use & develop their knowledge to reinvent their
career path.
Swissotel Makkah description:
Swissotel Makkah is Swissotel's first hotel to open in Saudi Arabia. The hotel
offers ‎1487 elegant rooms and suites with modern design, complementing the
values of today's Arab culture.
As part of the prestigious Abraj Al Bait complex, the deluxe Swissotel Makkah
is a contemporary five-star hotel located in close proximity to the holy
Masjid Al Haraam, overlooking the Ka'aba and the Grand Mosque.
Swissotel Makkah is part of a new urban development, including two
restaurants, one executive lounge, two meeting rooms and a business centre. It
has private entrances that make it easier for pilgrims to reach Al Masjid Al
Haram.

Job Description

• Directs and controls all subordinate kitchen staff to ensure that all day to day operational matters are handled on time and guest expectations are met.Monitors the consistency of preparation and presentation in relevant food production area to ensure that they conform to the requisite standards


• Ensures that food is stored, prepared and secured hygienically and safely


• Ensures that food is prepared and cooked according to specific recipes and wastage is minimised


• Assists in maintaining standards of hygiene and cleanliness in all kitchen and related areas


• Prepares and submits forms and reports on time as directed


• Checks mise-en-place and preparation procedures ensuring that procedures are correctly followed


• Reports any engineering defects to immediate supervisors


• Ensures that subordinate employees report for work punctually and grooming standards are met


• Trains, coaches and develops subordinate employees


• Contributes to the morale and team spirit of the hotel by maintaining effective relationships with colleagues


• Performs additional duties as directed by supervisors.


• Makes appropriate suggestions and recommendations to supervisors for the general improvement of the hotel.


• Is fully conversant with all health and safety, fire and emergency procedures


• Maintains a high standard of personal hygiene, dress, uniform, and body language.


• Is polite and professional in any situation where the image or regulation of the hotel is represented.


• Attends meetings and training as required by supervisors.


• Ensures that all activities are carried out honestly, ethically, and within the parameters of Saudi Law.


• Control productivity at all times


• Ensure economical use of all resources and materials


• Ensure daily purchases are used economically according to needs and established policies


• Carry out stocktakes and ensure actions are taken if discrepancies occured

Qualifications

• Proficient in the English language (verbal & written), second language is an asset.


• Minimum of ‎5 years of progressive kitchen experience in a luxury hotel kitchen or a related field.


• Must have held same position in a luxury hotel kitchen or a related field.


• High School diploma and/ or experience in a hotel or a related field


• Must be flexible in terms of working hours.


• Must be physically fit in order to lift items up to ‎25 Kilograms.


• Must have leadership and communication skills.