Kitchen Chef

Roles and responsibilities

You will be responsible for producing the most creative and excellent dishes, ensuring that the guests' expectations are exceeded and fully satisfied. The person in this position must be able to effectively communicate with other members of the kitchen team, this includes being able to gracefully receive constructive criticism as well as effectively carry out orders. Additionally, a Commis Chef also needs to be able to remain calm while multi-tasking, as they are often called upon to carry out many different orders simultaneously in a brief amount of time. The Commis Chef is a part of the kitchen team, and as such must be able and willing to perform the basic tasks of food preparation and organization in the kitchen. This ability to create excellence in your own area of responsibility and to support others as they do the same is vital to the successful operation of the kitchen and to ensure the enjoyment of guests. Commis Chef must maintain high standards of health and safety, including personal hygiene.
Food Preparation & Cooking:

Prepare and cook high-quality dishes according to the restaurant’s menu and standards, ensuring consistency and excellence in flavor, presentation, and portion control.
Manage the preparation of ingredients, cooking techniques, and final presentation of dishes.
Ensure that each dish is made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, adhering to the restaurant’s recipes and plating standards.
Maintain speed and accuracy in food preparation during peak hours, ensuring all dishes are delivered on time and meet guest expectations.
Kitchen Management:

Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring that all food is prepared and served according to the restaurant’s specifications.
Supervise kitchen staff, providing training, guidance, and support in food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen safety.
Manage kitchen workflow, delegating tasks to the appropriate team members, and ensuring that the kitchen operates efficiently.
Ensure proper organization of the kitchen, including cleaning, stocking, and organizing ingredients, tools, and equipment.

Desired candidate profile

High School degree
Previous experience in a Food & Beverage/Restaurant operations role
Passion for teamwork
Excellent guest service skills
Knowledge of basic preparation, presentation and preservation of food
Basic knowledge of hygiene and safety procedures
Excellent culinary skills, with the ability to create innovative, high-quality dishes.
Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide kitchen staff.
Good time management and multitasking skills, with the ability to handle high-pressure situations.
Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
Ability to work collaboratively with other team members and kitchen staff.
Knowledge of inventory management and cost control practices.
Strong attention to detail in both food preparation and kitchen organization.
Personal Attributes:

Creativity and passion for cooking, with a strong desire to deliver outstanding food.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to give clear instructions and feedback to staff.
Adaptable and flexible, able to handle changes in menu or operational requirements.
High level of cleanliness and organization, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently.