Head Chef

Working Location : INSEAD , One North
Working Hours : Mondays to Fridays, 6.30am-5m

Head Chef in Corporate/Education office staff cafeteria settings

Job Summary:

 Manages the back of house operation, including menu planning, cost control, administration, communication (all levels), manpower planning, hygiene, and safety management.

Key Responsibilities:

·    Responsible for the overall daily food production and back of house operations.

·    Maintain and enhance manpower management by daily effective communication.

·    Ensure that quality and wholesome food is served in the facility.

·    Plan and execute monthly rotating menus and special food promotion with the Unit Manager.

·    Manage daily customer feedback concerning services provided through effective communication and effective customer service management.

·    Liaise and produce for banquet events of the day/ week with F&B Coordinator/Supervisor.

·    Ensure that all areas of services provided are maintained at the required in-house and corporate standards.

·    Assist in coordinating activities from the head office during official visits from other related departments i.e. Purchasing, HR, Finance, Business Development and SEQ Department.

·    Submit weekly and monthly financial/ administration reports to the Unit Manager.

·    Submit all HR related documentation to Unit Manager concerning employment, termination, leave application, timecards, manpower costs etc. from back of house operations.

·    Attend weekly service meetings to improve and enhance service level.

·    Evaluate and administer manpower plans, employee training & development.

·    Ensure the safe operation of all cleaning equipment and report to the management of any faulty equipment.

·    Maintain and improve hygiene and safety standards of both front of house and back of house operations.

·    Perform all other duties common assigned to by both the client and management of Sodexo Singapore.