Head Chef at Above Lifestyle

Job Summary

• A head chef is a culinary expert who oversees the operations and staff of a restaurant or other dining facility’s kitchen.
• Their duties include creating and maintaining a kitchen’s budget, assigning tasks to other Chefs and ensuring customer satisfaction by expediently dealing with any issues that may arise.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Order supplies and report to the head of outlet
• Ensure the serving of quality culinary dishes and on schedule
• Ensure that no problem arises during serving; if any, it should be rectified quickly
• Approve all foods before they leave the kitchen
• Develop menu offerings
• Forecast supply needs and estimate costs
• Ensure efficiency of the kitchen and staff.
• Ensure production of quality and consistent food
• Perform accounting functions and scheduling of meals to be served
• Weigh in on patron complaints
• Ensure that the food servicing facility meets all necessary standards and regulations such as sanitary and safety guidelines
• Create recipes and prepare advanced items
• Ensure proper equipment maintenance and operations
• Oversee special catering events and, where necessary, offer culinary instruction and demonstrate techniques
• Supervise kitchen personnel and their performance
• Take charge of kitchen operations
• Order food from designated suppliers
• Manage stock and inventory
• Organize duty roster for kitchen staff

Skills and Qualities

• Passion for food
• Previous experience of working in a professional kitchen as a head chef
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to manage a budget and work with figures
• Ability to work under stressful conditions
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to make quick decisions
• Ability to ensure high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the restaurant area.