Head Chef

Requirements:

• Diploma in culinary arts.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience with minimum 2 years as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or Senior Chef De Partie.
• Proven experience in Lebanese cuisine (including Lebanese sweets) is a must.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Creativity.
• Ability to oversee and manage kitchen operations.
• Ability to remain productive when pulled in many different directions.
• Excellent leadership skills with ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Ability to track expenses and manage a budget.
• Fluent in Arabic and French.

Responsibilities: 

• Design menus that enhance customers’ culinary experience while keeping up high quality.
• Recruit, hire, and train chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff.
• Direct kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and cleanup.
• Assign tasks; supervise chefs and cooks in the preparation and presentation of food.
• Maintain control of the kitchen to ensure that all tasks are carried out efficiently and effectively.
• Resolve issues as they arise so that customers continue to receive their orders in a timely manner.
• Make sure that all kitchen and wait staff adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations to ensure a clean and sanitary kitchen.
• Plan menus and set prices making adjustments as needed based on the availability of ingredients.
• Inspect raw and cooked food items to guarantee that the highest quality products are prepared and served to customers.
• Collaborate with the general manager and owner to align kitchen operations with the overarching goals of the establishment.
• Direct monthly inventory.
• Maintain vendor relationships.
• Maintain kitchen equipment; schedule repairs and additional maintenance as needed.

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