Head Chef

Job Description: • Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales, • Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients, • Cook food in a timely manner, • Delegate tasks to kitchen staff, • Inform wait staff about daily specials, • Ensure appealing plate presentation, • Supervise Cooks and assist as needed, • Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy), • Monitor food stock and place orders, • Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items, • Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients, • Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area, • Assist in adhoc duties as and when required. Requirements: • Proven work experience as a Head Chef/ Executive Chef, • Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment, • Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques, • Leadership skills, • Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks, • Excellent time management abilities, • Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes, • Familiarity with sanitation regulations, • Must be hands on for operations, • Culinary school diploma preferred.