LEAD CHEF

Back of house - lead chef

Description

The Lead Chef attracts and retains staff, maintains a cooperative relationship with team members, optimizes staff productivity and serves as replacement in team members’ absence. You will train staff to use new recipes, cooking techniques and equipment, and oversee cooks performing food preparation. You will oversee delivery of food supplies, prepare special dishes and supervise overall kitchen operation during dinner service. To ensure success you will ensure your team delivers high-quality, cost-effective dishes promptly. Top candidates are creative, service-oriented and level-headed. The Lead Chef attracts and retains staff, maintains a cooperative relationship with team members, optimizes staff productivity and serves as replacement in team members’ absence. You will train staff to use new recipes, cooking techniques and equipment, and oversee cooks performing food preparation. You will oversee delivery of food supplies, prepare special dishes and supervise overall kitchen operation during dinner service. To ensure success you will ensure your team delivers high-quality, cost-effective dishes promptly. Top candidates are creative, service-oriented and level-headed.

Responsibilities

·      Ensuring that all food meets the highest quality standards and is served on time

·      Coordinating kitchen staff, and assisting them as required

·      Training staff to prepare and cook all the menu items

·      Stocktaking ingredients and equipment, and placing orders as needed

·      Enforcing best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen

·      Keeping track of new trends in the industry

·      Incorporating feedback from restaurant staff and patrons to suggest improvements or resolve issues

Requirements

·      5+ years experience in a similar position

·      ServSafe manager food handling certification is required

·      In-depth knowledge of food principles and best practices

·      Passion for creating incredible food that delights and attracts customers

·      Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities

·      Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment

·      Creative, innovative thinking

·      Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health and safety

·      Experience managing inventories and stocktaking

·      Available to work on call, shifts, after hours, over weekends and on holidays