Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Chef De Cuisine Department : Kitchen Position Reports to : Executive Chef
OVERVIEW :
The Chef De Cuisine serves as a culinary supervisor and is in charge of several kitchens, each specializing in a specific type of food.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Develop, cultivate, and maintain positive collaborative relationships with the culinary team, maintaining high standards of quality, creativity, and consistency
- Conduct menu planning sessions, meetings and tastings
- Oversee and inspect food preparation and service
- Ensure that all employees follow facility standards and sanitation practices
- Assist in training employees
- Work closely with Executive Chef to understand organizational-wide goals
- Integrate culinary elements into restaurant menus and manage daily kitchen operations
- Educate and train kitchen staff on food handling, sanitation, and equipment operation; develop and document recipes, menu descriptions, and portion control standards
- Oversee menu development and revision, ordering, and inventory control
- Manage inventory, food purchasing, shipping, and storage
- Prepare kitchen for opening, including menu and recipe testing, equipment setup, and hiring
- Implement standard operating procedures
QUALIFICATONS :
Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or related field2+ years’ proven experience in a culinary leadership roleExcellent leadership and motivational skillsExcellent people management and training abilitiesExcellent communication skillsStrong knowledge of all kitchen operations