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Job Description
The Executive Chef oversees all kitchen operations ensuring culinary excellence efficiency and profitability. This role includes menu development staff training quality control and budget management to provide an outstanding dining experience.
Key Responsibility
1. Menu Development & Innovation: Design seasonal menus that cater to customer preferences and showcase creativity.
2. Kitchen Operations: Oversee daily kitchen activities ensuring smooth and efficient service.
3. Team Leadership: Recruit train and mentor kitchen staff fostering a positive and highperforming team.
4. Quality Control: Maintain high standards in food taste presentation and consistency.
5. Cost Control & Inventory Management: Manage food labour and overhead costs; optimize inventory and waste reduction.
6. Health & Safety Compliance: Enforce hygiene food safety and sanitation standards.
7. Interdepartmental Coordination: Work with the frontofhouse team for seamless service and event planning.
Requirements
Experience: Minimum of 5 years in an Executive Chef or senior kitchen role in a highvolume establishment.
Education: Culinary degree or relevant certifications; advanced certifications in food safety preferred.
Skills: Proficiency in menu planning team management budgeting and culinary techniques.
Personal Attributes: Creativity resilience passion for food and strong communication skills.
Education Profile
Graduation: Culinary Degree or Diploma from an accredited culinary school.
Special Course: Additional certifications in specialized areas such as Pastry Baking or International Cuisines are advantageous.
Personal Attributes
Creativity: Innovation in dishes and presentation.
Passion: Genuine love for food and culinary arts.
Resilience: Ability to perform under pressure.
Discipline: Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Adaptability: Open to learning new techniques and embracing change.
Key Competencies
Knowledge: Culinary techniques food safety menu planning and cost control.
Skills: Highlevel cooking skills team leadership and problemsolving.
Attitude: Enthusiasm for culinary excellence adaptability and resilience.
Behaviour: Professionalism teamwork commitment to quality and reliability.
Communication Skills
Clear Instructions: Ability to provide precise directions to the team.
Active Listening: Attentive to feedback and team input.
NonVerbal Communication: Effective use of gestures and body language in a fastpaced kitchen.
Feedback Delivery: Constructive feedback to motivate team growth.
Interdepartmental Coordination: Seamless collaboration with the frontofhouse team for guest satisfaction.
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Employment Type
Full Time
