Head Chef at Gordon Barrett

Job purpose:
To act as second in command to the Executive Chef, filling in for the Executive Cheff in his absence

Responsibilities Include:

• planning and directing food preparation
• estimating quantities and costs of preparing dishes
• taking orders from FOH and relaying them to the kitchen
• put finishing touches on the dishes
• assist the line cooks when necessary
• taking note and resolving problems in the kitchen
• monitoring sanitation practices
• supervising kitchen staff
• instructing kitchen staff in the preparation and presentation of dishes
• scheduling responsibilities
• kitchen administrative work

Skills/Requirements:

• sensitive palate
• strong communication skills…written and oral
• excellent self and time management skills
• good problem solving and decision making skills
• good people management skills
• good planning skills