We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced culinary leader to oversee our kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences, leading high-performing teams, and driving culinary excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
* Menu Development: Design and update seasonal menus in line with culinary trends and customer preferences, ensuring dishes are creative, high-quality, and cost-effective.
* Kitchen Management: Supervise and coordinate all kitchen staff, including sous chefs, line cooks, and prep cooks, scheduling staff shifts, delegating tasks, and ensuring adequate kitchen coverage.
* Cost and Inventory Control: Manage food costs, portion control, and minimize waste, overseeing inventory, ordering supplies, and liaising with vendors to source quality ingredients.
* Health & Safety Compliance: Enforce strict hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards in accordance with local regulations, ensuring equipment is maintained and kitchen safety procedures are followed.
* Team Leadership: Train and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive working environment, conducting regular performance evaluations, and supporting staff development.
* Quality Assurance: Perform regular quality checks on food and service, handling customer feedback related to food quality or kitchen service.
The successful candidate will have proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a high-volume kitchen, formal culinary training or relevant certifications, strong leadership and communication skills, in-depth knowledge of kitchen operations, cooking techniques, and menu planning, and the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks/multi operations in a fast-paced environment.