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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a talented and creative Chef de Cuisine to join our dynamic kitchen team. As the Chef de Cuisine, you will be responsible for overseeing all culinary aspects of the restaurant. This includes menu creation, food preparation, kitchen staff management, maintaining food hygiene standards, and ensuring customer satisfaction. You will work closely with the Executive Chef to develop new dishes and improve existing ones. Your creativity, leadership skills, and culinary expertise will help us provide an unforgettable dining experience for our guests. You should have a deep understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures. Excellent record of kitchen management and the ability to manage personnel and meet financial targets are also essential.
Responsibilities
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- Develop and plan menus
- Ensure food quality and freshness
- Maintain inventory levels and conduct regular inventory checks
- Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations
- Manage kitchen budget and ensure efficient use of supplies
- Monitor and control stock levels
- Ensure the kitchen operates in a timely manner
- Coordinate with management on supply ordering, budget, and kitchen efficiency
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine
- Excellent record of kitchen management
- Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
- Capable of delegating multiple tasks
- Communication and leadership skills
- Keep up with cooking trends and best practices
- Working knowledge of various computer software programs
- BS degree in Culinary science or related certificate
- Culinary school diploma
- Experience with creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your experience with menu development and pricing?
- How do you handle high stress situations in the kitchen?
- What strategies do you use to manage your kitchen staff?
- How do you ensure food quality and consistency?
- Can you describe a time when you had to handle a difficult situation in the kitchen?