Head Chef

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the overall kitchen operation to ensure smooth, efficient, and high-quality service.
• Maintain consistent standards of food quality, taste, presentation, and preparation.
• Lead and manage the kitchen team, including task assignments, performance monitoring, training, and staff development.
• Control recipes, portion sizes, food costs, and kitchen expenses according to company targets.
• Monitor the quality and freshness of ingredients and ensure proper storage and stock rotation.
• Manage purchasing and inventory to maintain sufficient stock while minimizing food waste.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety standards.
• Lead the kitchen team effectively during busy periods to ensure food is prepared and served efficiently.
• Participate in menu development and improvement while introducing new ideas that align with the restaurant concept.
• Coordinate with management, purchasing, service teams, and other departments to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Identify and resolve operational issues within the kitchen and report important matters to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Senior Chef, or similar senior culinary role in a restaurant, hotel, or F&B environment.
• Strong experience in kitchen team management and leadership.
• Good knowledge of food cost control, recipe management, portion control, and inventory management.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen operating standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Creative and passionate about food, menu development, and maintaining high culinary standards.
• Good command of spoken English, with the ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with foreign management and team members.
• Responsible, organized, proactive, and able to work well as part of a team.
• Experience with Western Food will be an advantage.