About the Head Chef Position
Were seeking a passionate and competent Head Chef to join our team. As a Head Chef with restaurant youll be responsible for overseeing everything that goes on in the kitchen!
As our Head Chef youll be responsible for many tasks from ensuring highquality dishes are served to patrons to managing the kitchens budget. Youll need excellent organizational skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Head Chef Responsibilities
- Oversee kitchen operations including food prep cooking and cleanup
- Manage kitchen staff by delegating tasks
- Hire and train all kitchen staff members
- Ensure all kitchen staff adhere to food safety and hygiene guidelines
- Create menus that appeal to customers including special seasonal menus
- Work alongside restaurant management to price menu items
- Provide feedback on food preparation and presentation
- Inspect food items to ensure quality
- Monitor inventory and workshop ways to reduce food spoilage
- Inspect and maintain kitchen equipment scheduling repairs when required
- Collaborate with restaurant management to ensure goals are being met
Head Chef Requirements
- 2 years experience as a Head Chef
- Degree in culinary arts preferred
- Licensure from the FDA as applicable
- Excellent multitasking communication and organizational skills
- Superb attention to detail
- Strong creativity when creating menus
- Budget management skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure