Job Description
Head Chef
Preparing the food for cooking
Keeping up with industry trends
Reviewing the menu and doing inventory
Following the budget set by the Manager
Ordering food for the kitchen
Monitoring food production and food and staff costs
Training staff
Managing relationships with distributors and resolving any issues with vendors, promptly
Ensuring standard portions and quality of dishes
Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen and ensuring sanitation practices in the kitchen
Leadership skills
Ability to work well under pressure and time constraints
Creativity to create dishes on brand with the restaurant
Knowledge of different varieties of foods and ingredients
Ability to accept criticism
Ability to maintain an extremely sanitary environment while working
Communication skills
Skills needed
Ensuring that all food items and products are stored, prepared and served based on the restaurant’s recipe, preparation and portion standards
Evaluating and disciplining kitchen personnel accordingly and making employment and termination decisions
Ordering kitchen materials and ingredients based on the menu and market demand
Supervising food preparation in the kitchen and ensuring that customers are satisfied
Maintaining clean working environments and making sure that employees follow the restaurant’s preventive maintenance measures
Maintaining adequate inventory levels and conducting weekly inventories
Working with Restaurant Managers to create menu items, pricing and establishing portion sizes of each meal
Scheduling shifts by business hours, days, and occasions
Overseeing the training of employees to ensure the safe operation of kitchen equipment and utensils and the proper handling of heavy items and hazardous materials.
The ability to constantly perform well in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment
Excellent organisational skills to ensure the smooth running of a kitchen
In-depth knowledge of all the sections in a kitchen to efficiently manage operations
Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate a kitchen team
Solid financial acumen, including the ability to manage a budget
Creativity and superior culinary skills to create exceptional dishes for an establishment’s menu
Computer literacy, including a working knowledge of relevant software programs, such as a point-of-sale system and Microsoft Office
Business acumen to make sound decisions regarding things like menu prices and kitchen processes
Previous experience required
Adhoc duties when needed
Wage: £13.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: 35+ hours per week
Please ensure you are able to get home if you are on a late shift.