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Head
Chef

What is a Head Chef?

A Head Chefs main role is to develop new recipes, products and product lines. They will research, responsibly source, develop and launch products to meet specification briefs in line with the organisation’s vision, values and objectives. In their daily work, they interact with internal and external stakeholders such as: chef teams, restaurant teams, owners, senior management team, board members, suppliers, marketing. They will also be responsible for overall maintenance and development of the culinary offer/standard and leading the development of new menus/dishes within an organisation.

Your responsibilities

Ensuring that kitchen staff adhere to quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards
Staying up-to-date with culinary trends and kitchen processes
Dealing with suppliers and ensuring that they supply quality goods at affordable prices
Managing the inventory and ordering stock as needed

Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen equipment and organising kitchen repairs when needed
Handling staff issues such as sick leave and attendance and taking disciplinary action when needed
Developing new dishes and overhauling menus to attract more clientele
Ensuring that customers receive excellent service and enjoy their culinary experience

What You'll need

Core skills

In-depth knowledge of all the sections in a kitchen to efficiently manage operations
Solid financial acumen, including the ability to manage a budget
Creativity and superior culinary skills to create exceptional dishes for an establishments menu
Business acumen to make sound decisions regarding things like menu prices and kitchen processes