Head Chef at Kamel Park Hotel

Overall Purpose

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Head Chef to organize the kitchen’s activities. You will be the first in command in the facilities and will create and inspect dishes before they arrive at the customers ensuring high quality and contentment

Roles and Responsibilities: (Key duties)

• Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
• Approve and “polish” dishes before they reach the customer
• Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages
• Arrange for repairs when necessary
• Remedy any problems or defects
• Be fully in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff
• Oversee the work of subordinates
• Estimate staff’s workload and compensations
• Maintain records of payroll and attendance
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standard
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Education, Experience and Knowledge: (Hospitality Industry)

Academic Qualification

• BS/MS degree in Culinary science related field
• Training in HACCP is required

Experience

• Proven Food and Beverage production experience with 7 years’ experience, 4 years to be in leadership position
• Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management
• Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
• Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• Credentials in health and safety training

Personal Attributes

• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
• Mastery in delegating multiple tasks
• Communication and leadership skills
• Guest-oriented and service-minded

Disclaimer: The job description is not the exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties and responsibilities associated with the position.