Head Chef - #1116287

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Head Chef to lead our catering team, ensuring exceptional quality, presentation, and service for a variety of events. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary excellence, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage large-scale food production while maintaining high standards.
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Key Responsibilities:

●      Ensure all kitchen KPIs are met via collaboration with the Executive Chef

●      Ensure high standards of food safety and hygiene

●      Ensure that any food incidents are highlighted, investigated, and reported to the Executive Chef on a timely basis.

●      To perform ad-hoc duties being assigned from time to time

●      Kitchen Operations:

●      Provide leadership over the entire kitchen team

●      Ensure smooth operation of the central kitchens

●      Ensure high standards of hygiene in food preparation

●      Oversee the work performance, scheduling and training of the entire kitchen team

●      Procure kitchen resources including kitchen equipment and small-ware inventory

●      Culinary Operational Efficiency:

●      Manage and improve culinary operational efficiency

●      Create seasonal, on-trend, executable and sustainable menus

●      Ensure continuous review of menu to take into consideration feedback from various stakeholders

●      Write, scale, and adjust recipes as needed so they comply with food and labor cost and cost savings goals

●      Conduct food tasting across the central kitchen on a regular basis.

●      Ensure food allergies are safely managed


Food Safety:

●      Ensure high standards of hygiene in food preparation

●      Ensure any food incidents are highlighted and reported to the Executive Chef on a timely basis

●      Ensure any food incidents are investigated and resolved on a timely basis with a sense of urgency

●      Ensure the kitchen team is adequately trained to achieve food safety and hygiene in food preparation and delivery process

●      Manage kitchen operations efficiently, ensuring timely food preparation and delivery while maintaining HACCP standards.

Qualifications & Skills:

●      Proven experience as a Head Chef in a catering or large-scale food service setting.

●      Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

●      Expertise in diverse cuisines and dietary accommodations.

●      Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple events simultaneously.

●      In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen best practices.

●      Required to work 6-day work week, including weekends & Public Holidays