16/06/2025
DUTIES OF AN EXECUTIVE CHEF
1. MENU DEVELOPMENT:
Creating and updating menus, considering factors like seasonality, cost, and customer preferences.
2. KITCHEN MANAGEMENT: Overseeing day-to-day operations, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring a smooth workflow.
3. FOOD QUALITY CONTROL: Ensuring that all dishes meet quality standards in terms of taste, presentation, and adherence to recipes.
4. TRAINING AND SUPERVISION: Training and supervising kitchen staff, including chefs, cooks, and other kitchen workers.
5. INVENTORT AND COST CONTROL:
Managing inventory, controlling costs, and optimizing kitchen resources to maximize profitability.
6. FOOD SAFETY AND SANITIZATION:
Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining cleanliness, and implementing proper sanitation practices.
7. COLLABORATION:
Collaborating with other departments, such as purchasing and management, to coordinate overall restaurant/kitchen operations.
8. CREATIVITY:
Bringing creativity to the kitchen, experimenting with new dishes, and keeping up with culinary trends.
9. PROBLEM-SOLVING: Addressing issues that arise in the kitchen, adapting to challenges, and maintaining a positive working environment.
10. CUSTOMERS INTERACTIONS:
Engaging with customers to gather feedback and ensure a positive dinning experience
11. VENDOR RELATIONS:
Managing relationship with suppliers and negotiating contracts for ingredients and supplies