Head Chef at Owens and Xley

Responsibilities

• Plan menus and set prices, making adjustments as needed based on the availability of ingredients
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring variety and quality of the servings
• Develop recipes and determine how to present dishes
• Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
• Approve and “polish” dishes before they reach the customer
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and other food preparation workers
• Collaborate with the general manager  to align kitchen operations with the overarching goals of the restaurant
• Ensure all staff are aware of their duties and what is expected of them
• Ensure waste is minimized by careful supervision of food preparation methods
• Ensure proper hygienic storage methods are utilized to prevent food loss
• Give staff feedback on their performance to enable staff development
• Ensure your workstation is clean and organized at all times
• Inspect raw and cooked food items to guarantee that the highest quality meals are prepared and served to customers
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Determine food inventory needs, stocking, and ordering

Requirements

• Proven experience as Head Chef
• Degree in Culinary science or related certificate
• Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management
• Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
• Good understanding of useful computer programs e.g. MS Office