Head Chef

About the role

Coaches and provides leadership to all staff of the team, ensuring the training and development of staff, providing input for performance appraisal and disciplinary action. Supervise and participate in the production to maintain the best quality of the product. Create new menus and ensure consistency of food and beverage preparation.

Requirements:

• Experienced in handling production cycle with 50+ staff (food and beverage)
• Formal culinary training preferred (minimum Diploma in culinary/hospitality)
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a Head Production/Head Chef
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience in training and coaching staff
• High capability of planning, organizing, problem solving, staff managing and time management
• HACCP knowledgeable (certified is a plus)
• Expert knowledge about COGS report and food costing
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge about ESB System is a plus

Key responsibilities

• Coach and provide leadership to all staff of the team
• Ensure training and development of staff, providing input for performance appraisal and disciplinary action
• Observe regular quality of food and beverage (appearance, taste, cleanliness, sanitation of production areas, equipment and employee appearance)
• Ensure consistency of food and beverage preparation and product
• Create new menus
• Supervise and participate in production to maintain the best quality of the product
• Ensure cleanliness, hygiene and labelling is maintained in various kitchen areas including refrigerators and storerooms
• Ensure food products are rotated to maintain high standards of freshness
• Maintain and prepare weekly staff schedules and monitor staffing in conjunction with determined budget
• Coordinate and participate in company or event assignments