Job description
A casual dining restaurant and catering company is seeking for a dynamic Head Chef. He/She will primarily be responsible for overseeing the operation of the restaurant´s kitchen. He/She will coordinate the work of other chefs and cooks, who prepare most of the meals. The head chef is responsible for many duties beyond the kitchen. He/She will design the menu, review food and beverage purchases, and often train cooks and other food preparation workers. He/She will also primarily handle administrative tasks as required.
Duties
Prepares food to be served in fine/casual dining venue
Cooks meals based on established recipes or customer requests.
Ensures meal quality and guest satisfaction
Check freshness of food and ingredients
Create and implement new items for the menu.
Find and use seasonal produce, adapting to new customer trends
Consistently maintain awareness of budgets when planning menus, providing costings of menus and using regional specialties and best vendors
Use a high level of cooking skills in the production of food dishes using modern food technology and methods.
Provide guidance to catering staff on service and portion control, ensuring that all food is safe and served at an appropriate temperature.
Act as a leader and exemplar to all Chefs and kitchen staff in terms of preparing, presenting and serving all varieties of meals; be ‘hands-on’ in being involved in food production.
Liaise with the Functions Manager/Supervisors regarding menus and catering of external and internal functions.
Create and deliver tailor made and exciting menus in line with customer requirements.
Prepare menus for corporate events, for up to hundreds of guests.
Show a real passion for modern trends and fresh foods
Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and other food preparation workers
Develop recipes and determine how to present the food
Plan menus and ensure uniform serving sizes and quality of meals
Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas for cleanliness and functionality
Hire, train, and supervise cooks and other food preparation workers
Order and maintain inventory of food and supplies
Monitor sanitation practices and follow kitchen safety standards
Requirements and Responsibilities
Diploma in food production.
Requires 5-7 years of related experience.
Has gained full proficiency in broad range of activities related to the job working with international cuisine.
Independently performs wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors/Manager
