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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a seasoned Director of Culinary Operations to oversee and manage all culinary operations. This role involves developing and implementing innovative culinary strategies, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and managing a team of chefs and kitchen staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in culinary arts, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for creating high-quality, innovative dishes. They will also have a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of food costs and budgeting, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and implement culinary strategies.
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
- Manage a team of chefs and kitchen staff.
- Create high-quality, innovative dishes.
- Monitor food costs and budgeting.
- Work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Oversee the procurement of kitchen supplies and ingredients.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to promote the restaurant's offerings.
- Stay up-to-date with culinary trends and techniques.
Requirements
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- Proven experience in a similar role.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of food safety regulations.
- Ability to work under pressure and multitask.
- Strong understanding of food costs and budgeting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for culinary arts and creativity in the kitchen.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
- Knowledge of the latest culinary trends and techniques.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your approach to managing a team of chefs and kitchen staff?
- How do you ensure compliance with food safety regulations?
- Describe a time when you had to work under pressure in the kitchen.
- How do you manage food costs and budgeting?
- What is your process for creating new dishes?