HEAD CHEF

There are major duties, tasks, and responsibilities head chefs are expected to perform at work they are given in the job description example below:

. Order supplies and report to the head of the establishment

. Ensure the serving of quality culinary dishes and on schedule

. Ensure that no problem arises during serving if any, it should be rectified quickly

. Approve all foods before they leave the kitchen

. Develop menu offerings

. Forecast supply needs and estimate costs

. Recruit kitchen staff

. Ensure efficiency of the kitchen and staff.

. Ensure production of quality and consistent food

. Perform accounting functions and scheduling of meals to be served

. Weigh in on patron complaints

. Ensure that the food servicing facility meets all necessary standards and regulations such as sanitary and safety guidelines

. Create recipes and prepare advanced items

. Assign tasks that are less complicated to lower kitchen staff

. Maximize the productivity of the kitchen staff

. Manage the rest of the chefs in the chef's chain of command

. Ensure proper equipment maintenance and operations

. Oversee special catering events and where necessary offer culinary instruction and demonstrate techniques

. Supervise kitchen personnel and their performance

. Take charge of kitchen staff payroll and initiate possible increase

. Report to the food service director

. Order food from designated suppliers

. Manage stock of food

. Organize duty roster for kitchen staff

There are certain skills and qualities that a head cook must possess in order to be considered for the position by most employers, these include:

. Passion for food

. Previous experience of working in a professional kitchen

. Effective communication skills

. Ability to manage a budget and work with figures

. Ability to work under stressful conditions

. Strong leadership skills

. Ability to make quick decisions

. Ability to ensure high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the restaurant area