CHEF

• Kitchen management : Overseeing the kitchen's daily operations, including setting up the kitchen with equipment and utensils, and delegating tasks to kitchen staff • Food quality and cost : Controlling food quality, portion control, and food costs • Menu creation : Being innovative and creative with daily special menus • Ingredient purchasing : Overseeing the purchase of fresh products and dried goods • Customer relations : Maintaining good relationships with customers • Quality control : Tasting dishes to ensure they meet the right standards and are presented correctly • Staff management : Recruiting, motivating, and managing staff • Kitchen budget : Managing the kitchen budget Some other skills and abilities that a Chinese chef may need include: • Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities • The ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment • The ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team • The ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times