A head chef typically has the following duties and responsibilities:
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- Planning and designing menus for eating establishments
- Calculating costs and liaising with suppliers
- Directing kitchen operations and managing kitchen staff
- Overseeing the food preparation, cooking and cleaning processes
- Delegating tasks and resolving issues as they arise
- Ensuring compliance with hygiene and health and safety regulations
- Liaising with the general manager to ensure operations run smoothly
- Ensuring all ingredients are fresh and meet quality standards
