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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Head Chef for Menu Development
Description
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We are looking for a Head Chef for Menu Development to join our team and lead the process of creating, updating, and optimizing menus for our restaurant. The ideal candidate will have extensive culinary experience, a passion for innovation, and a strong understanding of gastronomic trends. Your main task will be to design balanced, creative, and cost-effective menus that meet the needs and preferences of our customers. You will work closely with the kitchen team, managers, and suppliers to ensure the highest quality of dishes offered. Duties include analyzing current menus, market research, developing new recipes, testing dishes, and training staff. You are expected to monitor cost optimization, quality control, and compliance with all safety and hygiene standards. You will participate in tastings, gather customer feedback, and make necessary adjustments to improve the menu. If you are creative, organized, and eager to leave your mark in the culinary world, this position is for you.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and update menus according to seasonality and trends
- Create new recipes and dishes
- Optimize product costs
- Control the quality of prepared dishes
- Train kitchen staff
- Communicate with suppliers for product selection
- Conduct tastings and gather feedback
- Ensure safety and hygiene standards are met
- Conduct market research and analyze competitors
- Participate in restaurant events and promotions
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Minimum 5 years of experience as a chef
- Experience in menu development
- Creativity and passion for culinary arts
- Good organizational skills
- Teamwork abilities
- Familiarity with modern culinary trends
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
- Food safety certificates are an advantage
- Willingness to work flexible hours
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your experience in menu development?
- What are your favorite culinary trends?
- How do you approach cost optimization?
- How do you train new team members?
- How do you handle customer feedback?
- What are your methods for quality control?
- What products do you prefer to use?
- How do you handle stressful situations in the kitchen?
- Do you have experience with vegetarian or specialized menus?
- What are your expectations for this position?
