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Job opportunity at the UK Embassy

Ambassade du Royaume-Uni
📍 Dakar 🇾🇳CDIđŸ—“ïž about 1 month ago

Job Description

Dakar
CDI

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The UK Government is an inclusive and diverse employer. We value differences, promote equality and fight discrimination, thus strengthening the capacities of our communities. Category of employment Department of Foreign Affairs, Commonwealth and Development (Personnel in Residence and Support) Sub-category of employment Cook/Chef

Responsibilities

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) Main objective of the position: The British Embassy in Dakarwhich was a small embassy ten years ago, now has more than 65 employees. In recent years, bilateral relations with Senegal have developed considerably, focusing on three priority objectives: shared growth, mutual security and sustainable development. The embassy is also accredited in Guinea-Bissau, where it conducts ad hoc actions in the political, defence, security and climate fields. This position, as part of the Embassy Residence team, consists of maintaining meals and living rooms for the Ambassador and his family, as well as catering and hospitality at official embassy events and meals. You will work closely with two other staff members: a housekeeper and a butler. Roles and responsibilities Food and drink (60%) Plan, prepare and serve meals at embassy events and meals held at the residence. Discuss menus and themes with the event team and ambassador, suggesting a range of high-quality options. Obtain and purchase the necessary ingredients for food and beverage preparation. Assistance in serving drinks as needed. Contribute effectively to the overall quality of the reception at the British Embassy in Dakar. Maintain the kitchen and associated reserves of BE Dakar a high level of cleanliness and organization. Management (30%) Effectively manage financial and human resources related to food, beverages and events. Discuss costs with the finance and events team, providing reliable forecasts. Oversee and direct the work of contract staff assigned to the organization of major events and gala dinners. Mobilize your professional network to recruit additional employees as needed. Companies (10%) To pilot one of the embassy’s institutional objectives, to be determined. Managed resources: No hierarchical responsibility. Potential responsibility for supporting the implementation of centrally managed programs (CMPs).

Candidate profile

Essential qualifications, skills and experience Food preparation: including restaurant quality cuisine as well as pastry.

Location

Knowledge of Senegalese food products and where to get the ingredients. Knowledge of British food products and sources of ingredient supply.

Experience

professional culinary qualification or equivalent experience Proven experience as a chef in a hotel, restaurant, private residence, embassy or establishment in the hospitality sector. Knowledge of hygiene and food safety standards Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. Desired qualifications, skills and experience

Education / Qualifications

Health and safety training. The successful candidate will receive English language training before taking office. Required behaviors Fast delivery, quality service management, teamwork <a href="https:

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Autres informations

Le gouvernement britannique est un employeur inclusif et respectueux de la diversitĂ©. Nous valorisons les diffĂ©rences, promouvons l’égalitĂ© et luttons contre la discrimination, renforçant ainsi les capacitĂ©s de notre CatĂ©gorie d’emploi MinistĂšre des Affaires Ă©trangĂšres, du Commonwealth et du DĂ©veloppement (Personnel en rĂ©sidence et de soutien) Sous-catĂ©gorie d’emploi Cuisinier/Chef

Responsabilités

Description de poste (RĂŽles et responsabilitĂ©s) Objectif principal du poste : L’ambassade britannique Ă  Dakar, qui Ă©tait une petite ambassade il y a dix ans, compte aujourd’hui plus de 65 employĂ©s. Ces derniĂšres annĂ©es, les relations bilatĂ©rales avec le SĂ©nĂ©gal se sont considĂ©rablement dĂ©veloppĂ©es, s’articulant autour de trois objectifs prioritaires : la croissance partagĂ©e, la sĂ©curitĂ© mutuelle et le dĂ©veloppement durable. L’ambassade est Ă©galement accrĂ©ditĂ©e en GuinĂ©e-Bissau, oĂč elle mĂšne des actions ponctuelles dans les domaines politique, de la dĂ©fense, de la sĂ©curitĂ© et du climat. Ce poste, au sein de l’équipe de la rĂ©sidence de l’ambassade, consiste Ă  assurer l’entretien des repas et des piĂšces Ă  vivre de l’ambassadeur et de sa famille, ainsi que la restauration et l’accueil lors des Ă©vĂ©nements et repas officiels de l’ambassade. Vous travaillerez en Ă©troite collaboration avec deux autres membres du personnel : une femme de mĂ©nage et un majordome. RĂŽles et responsabilitĂ©s Nourriture et boissons (60%) Planifier, prĂ©parer et servir les repas lors des Ă©vĂ©nements de l’ambassade et des repas organisĂ©s Ă  la rĂ©sidence. Discutez des menus et des thĂšmes avec l’équipe Ă©vĂ©nementielle et l’ambassadeur, en suggĂ©rant un Ă©ventail d’options de haute qualitĂ©. Se procurer et acheter les ingrĂ©dients nĂ©cessaires Ă  la prĂ©paration des aliments et des boissons. Assistance au service des boissons selon les besoins. Contribuer efficacement Ă  la qualitĂ© globale de l’l’ambassade britannique de Dakar. Maintenir la cuisine et les rĂ©serves associĂ©es de BE Dakar Ă  un niveau Ă©levĂ© de propretĂ© et d’organisation. Direction (30%) GĂ©rer efficacement les ressources financiĂšres et humaines liĂ©es Ă  l’alimentation, aux boissons et aux Ă©vĂ©nements. Discuter des coĂ»ts avec l’équipe financiĂšre et Ă©vĂ©nementielle, en fournissant des prĂ©visions fiables. Superviser et diriger le travail du personnel contractuel affectĂ© Ă  l’organisation d’évĂ©nements majeurs et de dĂźners de gala. Mobiliser son rĂ©seau professionnel pour recruter des collaborateurs supplĂ©mentaires au besoin. Entreprises (10%) Piloter l’un des objectifs institutionnels de l’ambassade, Ă  dĂ©terminer. Ressources gĂ©rĂ©es : Aucune responsabilitĂ© hiĂ©rarchique. ResponsabilitĂ© potentielle de soutien Ă  la mise en Ɠuvre des programmes gĂ©rĂ©s de maniĂšre centralisĂ©e (PGC).

Profil recherché

qualifications, compétences et expérience essentielles Préparation des aliments : y compris la cuisine de qualité restaurant ainsi que la pùtisserie.

Localisation

Connaissance des produits alimentaires sĂ©nĂ©galais et des lieux oĂč se procurer les ingrĂ©dients. Connaissance des produits alimentaires britanniques et des sources d’approvisionnement en ingrĂ©dients.

Expérience

qualification culinaire professionnelle ou expĂ©rience Ă©quivalente ExpĂ©rience confirmĂ©e en tant que chef cuisinier dans un hĂŽtel, un restaurant, une rĂ©sidence privĂ©e, une ambassade ou un Ă©tablissement du secteur de l’hĂŽtellerie-restauration. Connaissance des normes d’hygiĂšne et de sĂ©curitĂ© alimentaire DisponibilitĂ© pour travailler les soirs, les week-ends et les jours fĂ©riĂ©s, au besoin. Qualifications, compĂ©tences et expĂ©rience souhaitables

Formation / DiplĂŽmes

Formation en santĂ© et sĂ©curitĂ©. Le candidat retenu bĂ©nĂ©ficiera d’une formation en langue anglaise avant sa prise de fonction. Comportements requis Livraison rapide, gestion d’un service de qualitĂ©, travail d’équipe <a href="https:

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