Chef-Head

Role overview

Education and experience

• High school diploma or GED and 4 years of experience in culinary, food and beverage, or a related professional area.
• Alternatively, a 2-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or a related major and 2 years of relevant experience.

Culinary operations

• Prepare and cook foods for regular service, special guests and functions; develop menus and recipes and review kitchen procedures.
• Ensure high-quality food, presentation, proper handling and temperatures, sanitation, applicable-law compliance and brand safety standards.
• Supervise kitchen shifts and food-preparation staff; maintain purchasing, receiving and food-storage standards.
• Operate and maintain equipment, report malfunctions, and support portion and waste controls.
• Develop environmentally friendly food-preparation, energy-use and waste-management processes.
• Check raw and cooked food quality and assist with food presentation and decorative displays.

Team leadership and goals

• Supervise and coordinate cooks and kitchen workers; manage daily operations and maintain employee productivity.
• Lead shifts while personally preparing food; set goals, organize work and communicate production needs to kitchen staff.
• Manage department budgets and performance goals; monitor operating statements and payroll progress as needed.
• Schedule staff, track time and attendance, review staffing levels, and order and maintain employee uniforms.
• Coach and mentor staff, support training and performance appraisals, and participate in interviewing and hiring.
• Maintain collaborative team relationships, solicit feedback and address employee concerns.

Guest service

• Provide service that supports guest satisfaction and retention and meets customer expectations.
• Handle guest problems and complaints, improve service performance and coach staff on guest needs.
• Train restaurant and catering staff on menu ingredients, preparation methods and distinctive tastes.

Additional duties

Schedule

• The position is listed as full time.

Workplace

• The posting states that the role is not remote.