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Mission:
To visit and validate restaurants for the Guide MICHELIN selection.
Key Accountabilities:
To perform inspection meals, lunch/dinner daily across assigned markets
To work on reports including photos of the establishment and food for the visit in restaurants per assigned
To provide adequate elements to editorial team for text writing
To Coordinate with editorial team to proof-read and fact-check texts and all other Michelin Guide content
To maintain 100% anonymity both individually and of team members and cope with all sensitive and confidential information
To organize up to three weeks of monthly travel (including international) to assigned markets including booking plane/train tickets, hotels, car rentals and schedule all meal reservations, coordinating with other inspectors when necessary
To monitor a variety of media outlets (national/local news, blogs, social media, etc.) for restaurant openings, closings, chef movement and all other relevant information and maintain an up-to-date list of restaurant openings, organized by priority, within assigned markets
To manage all business expenses related to meal and travel expenditures responsibly
Key Expected Achievements:
To carefully plan annual program of work
To thoroughly research specific geographical areas/markets per assigned
To consolidate all relevant information in good prioritization
To carry out incognito inspections of restaurants with detailed reports and analysis
Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in culinary, food studies, hotel management or equivalent degree
Minimum 5 years of hospitality, F&B industry working experience
With extensive knowledge in food and beverage across different ingredients, culinary techniques, cuisines and culinary fundamentals
Attention to detail, strong skills of observation, memory for cuisine
Natural sensory talent for tasting, analyzing food
This position requires flexible travel schedule along with regular evening work hours
Integrity, discretion, and respect for requirement of anonymity
Flexibility, ability to adjust to change easily and adapt to changing work environment; ability to problem solve effectively in unexpected circumstances; ability to work independently
Excellent writing skills, solid organizational skills
Good interpersonal skills, able to work collaboratively and remotely; able to communicate effectively and express ideas with clarity
Excellent research skills; extensive familiarity with restaurant and food-related media
Proficient in English with good communication skills (additional language skills is appreciated)
Enjoy eating out
High mobility (Frequent Travel)
Location:
Job related activities mainly in Thailand and SE Asia