Head Chef

Job Description:

• Ensure that the latest SOPs provided are followed in the outlet
• Maintains a high standards of food production
• Responsible for hygiene and sanitation of respective outlet
• Responsible for administrative handling of respective outlet
• Checks food preparation, quality and quantity
• Informs area chefs about complaints, improvements to be made
• Filling out attendance record, preparing work schedule and vacation planning for kitchen chefs
• Managing ERP related tasks and responsibilities as required in the role
• Responsible for staff evaluation, succession and training plan
• Responsible for staff grooming and hygiene
• Understand the job responsibilities of coworkers
• Able to train and push the learning curve for coworkers to grow professionally
• Approve and “polish” dishes before they reach the customers
• Plan orders / maintenance of equipment accordingly
• Ensure all operational activities adhere to relevant legislations, health and safety regulations and licensing conditions
• Checks spoilage and return of usable items
• Control food requisitions (ordering, receiving and quality checks on products)
• Oversees the overall operational activities of the kitchen
• Ensure constant communication with Area Manager
• Responsible for updating area chefs on outlet performance and plans
• Carry out any other culinary duties as per Area Chef and above.

Job Requirements:

• Prior management experience in the Food & Beverage industry
• Motivational, leadership and management skills is a must
• Creative in food preparation, presentation
• Customer focused
• Knows local market trends
• Able to communicate well with all levels of society
• Able to apply hygiene & sanitation standards
• Able to set up measurement controls related to quality, preparation and presentation for consistent delivery
• Openness to explore all techniques and ingredients