Key Responsibilities
Supervision & Leadership:
Manage and motivate kitchen staff, assign tasks, oversee cooking stations, and act as the second-in-command.
Food Preparation & Quality:
Ensure food is prepared according to recipes and standards, and maintain the highest quality and presentation.
Menu Development:
Assist the executive chef in planning menus, creating new dishes, and pricing menu items.
Inventory Management:
Track inventory, order supplies from vendors, and ensure sufficient quantities of ingredients are on hand.
Staff Training & Scheduling:
Train and develop new kitchen employees, and create staff work schedules.
Kitchen Operations:
Manage kitchen workflow and equipment, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation.
Safety & Sanitation:
Ensure all health and safety standards and regulations are followed by the staff and in the kitchen environment.