Chef at the U.S. Defense Advisor's residence in Brussels

For a family of expats in Brussels, we are looking for a full-time Chef.

You will be working for a family of expats and will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities: The Chef’s main responsibility is the smooth operation and coordination of the kitchen at the residence, with official and private functions often times requiring the incumbent to organize and prepare for noon and evening, same-day events on very short notice.

• Preparing meals for the family, which may consist of three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner - three course meals);
• Creating and deciding on menus as appropriate to the occasion;
• Preparing receptions, luncheons and dinners that may range in size from two to four hundred or more guests (seated lunches/dinners, buffet lunch/dinners, receptions, teas, etc.), ensuring first class dish presentation;
• Coordinating of all food shopping;
• Maintaining detailed and accurate accounting records (receipts and books) of all purchases, this includes ensuring that food items purchased for official events and for official residence expenses are identified in the petty cash register and be held separate from private shopping expenditures;
• Responsible for the cleanliness and good sanitary practice in the kitchen and food storage area;
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Who we are looking for:

• Education: Professional training required (hotel school, vocational restaurant training majoring in restaurant operations).
• Experience: 5 years in a similar position or having a history of progressively responsible restaurant work with a recognized culinary reputation.
• Language: Good working knowledge in English and Dutch OR good working knowledge in English and French.
• Abilities and Skills:
  Must be familiar with different styles of cooking (American, French, European, ethnic);
  must be inventive and flexible,
  must be able to respect a budget,
  must be able to adapt or “upgrade” a private meal to an official one on last minute notice.
• Must have a car.
• IMPORTANT: ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

• Pay: from €4,184 per month
• Indexation
• Christmas bonus
• Vacation bonus
• Commuter assistance
• Food allowance

Adres van de werkplek:
3080 Tervuren

Contactpersoon bij de sollicitatie:
Ms. Alexandra Raway Fabianova

Telefoonnummer:
0032 2 811 4735

Mailadres voor sollicitatie:
BrusselsRecruitment@state.gov

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