Head Chef Job Description

Job Brief

We are looking for a service-focused and knowledgeable Head Chef to join our team! Our ideal candidate will have a long career in food and cooking and be experienced in not only running a kitchen and cooking delicious meals but managing a team in a fast-paced environment! The focus of the role is to develop and implement new menus and food to be served, along with experimenting with new ingredients to make mouth-watering delicacies for our customers and assisting with the cooking of food and monitoring of the kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management and executives to research and experiment with new menu options.
• Create new dishes for trial in the restaurant.
• Teach and train other chefs and kitchen staff on how to properly prepare and cook the menu dishes.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and following food hygiene regulations.
• Manage the rota of kitchen staff, ensuring proper coverage.
• Order and take inventory of stock and ingredients as required.
• Ensure a smooth and successful restaurant experience for customers.
• Deliver and update staff training on a regular basis.
• Liaise with customers and gain feedback on the food quality.
• Update and change menus when needed.
• Make decisions on menu options, changes, and service delivery.
• Coordinate with suppliers to negotiate high-quality food at reasonable prices.
• Manage the budget of the kitchen and provide financial reports.
  

Requirements

• High school Diploma or above
• Minimum of 2 years previous experience in a similar role
• Food badge/certification for your district
• Strong knowledge of Food hygiene and safety regulations
• Ability to communicate with customers and other staff members
• Ability to use kitchen equipment such as dishwashers, hotplates, cookers, etc
• Physically able to be on your feet for long periods of time
• Willing to work late or unsociable hours
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships
• Good listening skills, with high levels of attention to detail
• Ability to multitask