Description

Job Title: Head Chef

Company: [Company Name]

Join our team as a Head Chef and take on the challenge of leading our production team to deliver high-quality products that exceed our brand's expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Menu Planning and Development:
  • Assist the Creative Director in planning menus and developing new recipes that meet brand standards.
  • Collaborate with the Creative Director and cross-functional teams to develop and implement new menu items for marketing campaigns and seasonal offerings.
• Team Management:
  • Manage and supervise the entire kitchen team, ensuring all chefs are trained on a weekly basis to improve their skills.
  • Create rosters and lead efforts in team building activities for the production team.
• Production and Quality Control:
  • Oversee the preparation, cooking, and presentation of all bakery, pastry, and chocolate items.
  • Monitor inventory levels and create menus based on current stock of ingredients.
  • Implement quality control measures to ensure high standards of output.
• Food Safety and Quality Control:
  • Develop and implement a HACCP plan across the production facility and process supply chain.
  • Manage all food safety and quality control reports with the QC and supply chain team.
  • Comply with food labelling, temperature controls, and other quality control parameters.
• Dispatches and Special Events:
  • Manage all purchase orders and ensure smooth operations of liaising with the dispatch team.
  • Manage special catering events and expos or exhibitions in conjunction with marketing, sales, and service teams.
• Training and SOPs:
  • Develop and implement standard operating procedures for equipment and tools training.
  • Organize monthly training and skill-sharing workshops to improve team efficiency.
• R&D and New Product Development:
  • Develop new recipes and products under the guidance of the Creative Director.
  • Assess and analyze new trends in pastry, chocolate, and bakery arts to improve product quality and introduce new flavors.
• Sales Growth:
  • Manage production to assist sales growth of the company year on year.