EXECUTIVE CHEF

Job Summary

Lead and manage kitchen operations by controlling food preparation, designing menus, planning orders, and overseeing staff hiring, training, and performance to ensure high-quality culinary service and compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage food preparation processes to ensure timely and high-quality meal production
• Design and update menus with new or existing culinary creations to maintain variety and quality
• Plan and order kitchen equipment and ingredients based on inventory shortages to maintain smooth operations
• Coordinate and arrange timely repairs of kitchen equipment to minimize downtime
• Identify and resolve operational problems or defects to maintain kitchen efficiency
• Hire, train, and manage kitchen staff to build a skilled and effective team
• Supervise and evaluate subordinate staff to ensure adherence to standards and productivity
• Assess staff workload and calculate appropriate compensation to optimize labor resources
• Maintain accurate payroll and attendance records for all kitchen employees
• Ensure compliance with sanitation regulations and safety standards to uphold a safe working environment
• Work across different shop locations and on public holidays as required to support business needs