Key responsibilities
- Kitchen management: Oversees all daily kitchen operations to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.
- Staff supervision: Hires trains schedules and manages kitchen staff including chefs cooks and other personnel.
- Menu planning: Designs and updates menus creates new recipes and develops dishes based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Quality control: Enforces high standards for food quality presentation and consistency in every dish served.
- Cost control: Manages food costs minimizes waste and assists with kitchen budgeting and financial planning.
- Inventory and purchasing: Monitors inventory levels orders supplies and negotiates with vendors to ensure a consistent supply of quality ingredients.
- Health and safety: Enforces strict hygiene and sanitation standards and implements safety protocols to comply with health regulations.
- Collaboration: Works with the executive chef restaurant manager and front-of-house staff to align culinary goals with overall business objectives.
- Guest interaction: May interact with guests during special events address customer feedback and answer questions about the menu.
Qualifications :
Education and certifications
- Culinary degree: A degree from a culinary school or a similar program is highly recommended though significant professional experience can sometimes substitute.
- Food safety certification: A certification like ServSafe is often required or highly desirable.
- Specialized training: Advanced training in specific cuisines or management certifications can be beneficial.
Experience
- Years of experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a professional kitchen is typical with many positions preferring 5 or more years.
- Supervisory experience: Experience in a leadership role such as a Sous Chef or station supervisor is often a prerequisite.
Skills and knowledge
- Culinary expertise: Deep knowledge of cooking techniques menu development and food presentation is essential.
- Leadership and management: Strong abilities in leading motivating and managing a kitchen team are crucial.
- Kitchen management: Proficiency in inventory control food costing and staff scheduling is required.
- Sanitation and safety: A thorough understanding of health safety and sanitation regulations is mandatory.
- Other skills: The role also requires creativity problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key responsibilitiesKitchen management: Oversees all daily kitchen operations to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.Staff supervision: Hires trains schedules and manages kitchen staff including chefs cooks and other personnel.Menu planning: Designs and updates menus creates new recipes and devel...
Key responsibilities
- Kitchen management: Oversees all daily kitchen operations to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.
- Staff supervision: Hires trains schedules and manages kitchen staff including chefs cooks and other personnel.
- Menu planning: Designs and updates menus creates new recipes and develops dishes based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Quality control: Enforces high standards for food quality presentation and consistency in every dish served.
- Cost control: Manages food costs minimizes waste and assists with kitchen budgeting and financial planning.
- Inventory and purchasing: Monitors inventory levels orders supplies and negotiates with vendors to ensure a consistent supply of quality ingredients.
- Health and safety: Enforces strict hygiene and sanitation standards and implements safety protocols to comply with health regulations.
- Collaboration: Works with the executive chef restaurant manager and front-of-house staff to align culinary goals with overall business objectives.
- Guest interaction: May interact with guests during special events address customer feedback and answer questions about the menu.
Qualifications :
Education and certifications
- Culinary degree: A degree from a culinary school or a similar program is highly recommended though significant professional experience can sometimes substitute.
- Food safety certification: A certification like ServSafe is often required or highly desirable.
- Specialized training: Advanced training in specific cuisines or management certifications can be beneficial.
Experience
- Years of experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a professional kitchen is typical with many positions preferring 5 or more years.
- Supervisory experience: Experience in a leadership role such as a Sous Chef or station supervisor is often a prerequisite.
Skills and knowledge
- Culinary expertise: Deep knowledge of cooking techniques menu development and food presentation is essential.
- Leadership and management: Strong abilities in leading motivating and managing a kitchen team are crucial.
- Kitchen management: Proficiency in inventory control food costing and staff scheduling is required.
- Sanitation and safety: A thorough understanding of health safety and sanitation regulations is mandatory.
- Other skills: The role also requires creativity problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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