Head Chef

MAIN SCOPE AND PURPOSE:

The Head Chef will be responsible for all aspects of kitchen operations including but not limited to: Ensuring high quality & consistency of food items while keeping to the minimum turnaround time; Leading and figuring out each kitchen team’s function; Conducting regular department meetings; and Instilling discipline to the team member.

• Lead and handle overall operation of kitchen and team member
• Cooks guests' orders according to their preferences
• Employs food safety best practices and makes sure that all kitchen team members do the same
• Acts with appropriate caution in a dangerous environment where there are knives and high-temperature surfaces
• Selects choice ingredients that will give dishes the best flavor
• Coaches the sous chef and other members of the kitchen team member, so they perform at their best
• Determines how much food to order and maintains an appropriate supply at the kitchen
• Keeps up with trends in cooking and the restaurant business to ensure that guests have a positive experience
• Works quickly and accurately during busy periods, such as weekends and evenings
• Occasionally takes on extra duties, such as cleaning, when the kitchen is short-staffed or the restaurant is particularly busy
• Working on financial budgets e.g. food costing, kitchen accounting, P&L reports
• Working with management to develop and maintain updates on menu and the marketing plan
• Achieve Kitchen business goals
• Leading each team member’s performance
• Provide training, mentorship and development of all kitchen team member
• Hygiene, safety and presentation in front and back of house