Head Chef

Job Brief

This template for a Head Chef job description is ideal for posting on online job boards and careers pages. It can also be customized for your company.

Job Description

• ● 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 standards
• ● Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-oworkers

Job Requirements

• ● Proven experience as Head Chef
• ● 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
• ● Degree in Culinary science or related certificate