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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Senior Chef
Description
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We are looking for a Senior Chef who is passionate and experienced in cooking and kitchen management. As a Senior Chef, you will play a key role in creating and developing menus, leading the kitchen team, and ensuring the highest quality of food served. You will be responsible for maintaining kitchen efficiency, hygiene, and safety, as well as inspiring and training junior chefs. The role requires creativity, organizational skills, and a strong attention to detail. You will collaborate closely with the head chef and other departments to deliver outstanding culinary experiences to our guests. We value innovation, quality, and strong teamwork in our kitchen environment.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Lead and supervise the daily work of the kitchen team
- Develop and create new menus and dishes
- Ensure all food is handled according to hygiene and safety standards
- Train and coach junior chefs and kitchen staff
- Manage purchasing and inventory control of ingredients
- Collaborate with the head chef to improve kitchen efficiency and quality
- Monitor and ensure cooking maintains high standards
- Plan workflows and scheduling for kitchen staff
- Handle any customer complaints related to food
- Participate in budget planning and cost control for the kitchen
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Several years of experience as a chef, preferably in a leadership position
- Deep knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen equipment
- Experience in menu planning and cost control
- Good leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work under stress and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations
- Creative and passionate about cooking
- Flexible and problem-solving oriented
- Experience leading and developing teams
- Relevant education in the culinary profession
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- How do you handle stressful situations in the kitchen?
- Can you give examples of how you have developed a menu before?
- How do you ensure hygiene rules are followed in the kitchen?
- How do you motivate your team during busy shifts?
- Which kitchen tools and techniques are you most comfortable with?
- How do you handle conflicts within the kitchen team?
- Can you describe a challenge you faced as a chef and how you solved it?
- How do you work with cost control in the kitchen?
- What are your strengths as a leader?
- How do you keep updated with new trends in cooking?
