Head Chef

1. Job Description

• Produce all items relating to the menu to the establishment standards to satisfy customers' expectations.
• Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas to ensure conformance to establish standard.
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follows and regulations.
• Ensure all portion controls are strictly adhered to
• Ensure the highest standards of food production and presentation at all as per standard of performance manual and recipes.
• Ensure work surfaces, refrigeration, stores are cleaned and sanitised before end of shift
• Ensure a high standard of personal appearance at all times, including the wearing of the correct protective clothing as laid in the codes of practice
• Ensure the kitchen is secure, clean and safe before going off shift
• Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparations
• Coordinate planning, budgeting, and purchasing for all the food operations within establishments
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

2. Job Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience
• Possess good hygiene and personal grooming standards
• Able to work in a fast - paced environment
• Able to work split shifts