The Head Chef manages and oversees operations in the kitchen as well as the kitchen staff of an outlet. He/She plans the menu and liaises with suppliers. He/She controls the budget and ensures the quality of kitchen operations. He/She ensures that problems that arise are rectified in a positive and professional manner.
~ Administer purchasing and receiving procedures.
~ Apply principles of culinary science.
~ Apply principles of food chemistry.
~ Apply principles of food psychosociology.
~ Apply principles of gastronomy.
~ Implement loss/risk prevention.
~ Innovate with new culinary ingredients.
~ Interpret culinary nutrition.
~ Manage compliance with food and beverage hygiene policies and procedures.
~ Manage cost and quality controls.
~ Manage culinary operations.
~ Manage food & beverage operations.
~ Manage inventory control system.
~ Manage site/outlet and equipment maintenance.
~ Master cook and chill methods.
~ Master recipes from various cuisines.
~ Perform culinary application and techniques.
~ Plan and develop menus for food service establishments.
~ Prepare herb and spice blends of various cuisines.
~ Use herbs and spices in various cuisine preparation and presentation.
