Duties and responsibilities
- 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
Skills and Qualifications
- Strong leadership skills
- A keen eye for detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Creativity to design and plan dishes and menus
- Advanced culinary knowledge and extensive cooking experience
- Physical stamina and dexterity
- An excellent sense of taste and a refined palate
- Minimum previous experience as Head Chef for 3 years or similar position
