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 high-quality 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