Restaurant Head Chef implements the following duties and responsibilities: setting up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and food scales; studying each recipe and gathering all necessary ingredients; and cooking food in a timely manner. Chef responsibilities include studying recipes, setting up menus and preparing high-quality dishes. S/he should be able to delegate tasks to kitchen staff to ensure meals are prepared in a timely manner. Also, s/he should be familiar with sanitation regulations. We are looking for a Chef to join our team and prepare delicious meals for our customers. Ultimately, the incumbent prepares and deliver a complete menu that delights our guests. Chefs having experience with advanced cooking techniques and non-traditional ingredients, we’d like to meet you.

• Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales

• Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients

• Cook food in a timely manner

• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff

• Inform wait staff about daily specials

• Ensure appealing plate presentation

• Supervise Cooks and assist as needed

• Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy)

• Monitor food stock and place orders

• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items

• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients

• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area

Number of Head Chef Required:  One (1)

Job Requirements

Requirements and Skills

• Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook

• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and pasta makers)

• Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques

• Leadership skills

• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks

• Excellent time management abilities

• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes

• Familiarity with sanitation regulations

• Culinary school diploma preferred

Required educational preparation, skills and work experience

• Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook

• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and pasta makers)

• Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques

• Leadership skills

• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks

• Excellent time management abilities

• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes

• Familiarity with sanitation regulations

• Culinary school diploma preferred

• Advanced communication skill - ability to speak foreign languages including English

• Ability to coordinate and motivate employees as team

• The desire, attitude and mindset to serve customers

• Capacity to work under stressful work environment

• Willingness to follow organization’s workplace policies and procedures

• Proven report writing skill

• Minimum BA Degree in Hotel Management, and preferably additional certificate or diploma in Cooking and Food Preparation techniques.

• Minimum 5 years of experience as Restaurant Chef in respected hotels and restaurants.

How to Apply

Please Note: Applicants should email their application letters including credentials and testimonials via email: marktd2@yahoo.co.uk/ negussietedla@gmail.com