Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage all activities in the kitchen including; food preparation, production and presentation to meet restaurant standards and
• Ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production
• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Ensure there is consistency in all dishes produced by following the recipe
• Keep a sanitized, clean, hygienic and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Check quality of ingredients
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages
• Train team members including service team on our dishes
• Maintain good quality of production by following the recipe
• Ensure that food products, presentation, and plating are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with the health and safety standards in the kitchen department.
• Any other assigned duties.

Job Requirements

• Diploma in food production.
• 2 years of experience as a chef
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work in a team
• Very good communication skills

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality standards of food products
• Instruct cooks in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
• Ensure established standards of performance are maintained and targets achieved
• Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Ensure high levels of hygiene and Food safety standards are maintained
• Order or requisition food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation and check on quality and quantity.
• Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food cost.
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs.
• Ensure we have a well trained and efficient kitchen team
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Meet with customers and F&B supervisors to discuss menus for special occasions such as weddings, parties, and banquets.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree/ Diploma in Food Production
• Must have similar experience of over 4 years
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Physical endurance to stand for an entire shift
• Must be flexible with shift times and place of work
• Outstanding communication, supervisory , training and coaching skills
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes