Head Chef

Job Description

Title: Head Chef

Company Name: VX Services Limited

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

Published: 2024-09-19

Application Deadline: 2024-10-19

Education:

Requirements:

Skills Required:

Additional Requirements:

• The ability to constantly perform well in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills to ensure the smooth running of a kitchen
• In-depth knowledge of all the sections (Hot, Cold, Pastry & Bakery) in a kitchen to efficiently manage operations
• Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate a kitchen team
• Solid financial acumen, including the ability to manage a budget
• Creativity and superior culinary skills to create exceptional dishes for an establishment’s menu
• Computer literacy, including a working knowledge of relevant software programs, such as a point-of-sale system, Microsoft Office and ERP system
• Business acumen to make sound decisions regarding things like menu prices and kitchen processes
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training.
• Proven experience as a Head Chef (or Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef) in a reputed chain restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and cuisines.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to manage a diverse team.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• A passion for culinary excellence and innovation.
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes and remain calm under pressure.

Ability and Expertise:

• Qualified Chef
• Experience and success in equivalent job roles
• Punctual, organized and trustworthy
• Professional appearance
• Ability to manage other people
• Ability to motivate staff .
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to resolve conflict in a constructive manner
• Ability to solve problems and think out of the box
• Willingness to take initiative and make decisions
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively.

We are looking for a head Chef, or Chef de Cuisine who is a culinary expert and oversees the full kitchen operations including Hot, Cold and Pastry & Bakery section and managing the staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The main duties and responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute new menus that align with our culinary vision and overhauling menus to attract more clientele.

• Ensure the highest standards of food quality, taste, and presentation.

• Lead and manage the kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment.

• Manage kitchen operations, including inventory, budgeting, and cost control.

• Uphold and enhance food safety and sanitation practices.

• Collaborate with the management team to align kitchen operations with overall business goals.

• Ensure receiving of best quality ingredients with affordable prices from Supplier.

• Oversee the maintenance of kitchen equipment and organizing repairs if required.

• Ensure high standard customer satisfaction in terms of service and culinary experience.