AREA CHEF

Responsibilities (Key Result Areas & Activities)

• Overseeing the daily operations of multiple restaurant kitchens in a designated area.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve menus, reduce costs, and increase profitability.
• Ensuring that all kitchens meet the company’s standards for food quality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Manage and train kitchen staff, ensuring they meet job requirements.
• Monitorkitchen performance metrics, such as food and labor cost percentages and sales,and improve performance through strategies.
• Conduct site visits for quality control and provide coaching and support to culinary teams.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors for timely delivery of food and supplies at a competitive price, while collaborating with other departments to implement promotional activities and events.
• Ensuring that all kitchens are in compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Monitoring and addressing any customer complaints related to food quality or service.
• Ensuring that all kitchen equipment is properly maintained and repaired as needed.
• Developing and implementing standard operating procedures for all kitchen operations.
• Managing budgets and financial performance for all kitchens in the designated area.
• Ensuring that all kitchen staff adhere to company policies and procedures, including dress code and attendance standards.

Required to - KNOW (Skills, Knowledge & Behavior)

• Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts or related field.
• 10 years or more of experience in similar role within a professional kitchen, with at least 5 years in senior leadership position.
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills, with the ability to train and manage chefs and cooks across multiple locations.
• Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards and procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Creativity and a passion for food and cooking.
• Possess strong financial management skills, including budget management, financial analysis, and profitability improvement strategies, as well as strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with other departments and stakeholders.