Leads kitchen team & Entire Operations in Executive Chefs absence
Provides training and guidance to Sous Chef, Chef de Partie and Cooks not limited to line cooking, food preparation and dish plating
Oversees and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients
Assign tasks; supervise chefs and cooks in the preparation and presentation of food
Maintain control of the kitchen to ensure that all tasks are carried out efficiently and effectively
Resolve issues as they arise so that customers continue to receive their orders in a timely manner
Make sure that all kitchen and wait staff adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations to ensure a clean and sanitary kitchen
Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance
Keeps cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours
Hires and trains new kitchen employees to restaurant and kitchen standards
Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizes waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns
Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
Works with Executive Chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability, and training opportunities
Verifies that food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well- managed
Assists Executive Chef with menu creation Coordinates with restaurant management team on supply ordering, budget, and kitchen efficiency and staffing
Must have excellent attention to detail, as they must ensure that all food is prepared to high quality and presentation standards.
Possess a deep understanding of different flavor profiles, ingredient combinations, and food pairings to create unique dishes.
Possess an acute sense of taste and smell, enabling them to detect even subtle variations in flavor and texture.
Demonstrate strong conflict resolution skills and be able to handle customer complaints and other issues in a professional and effective manner.
