Executive Chef

Job Summary :    Effectively manage all components of BOH to ensure the highest standards are being met at all times. Keep food costs at expected levels through controlling portioning and limiting waste.

Responsibilities :

• Supervises and coordinates activities of kitchen staff engaged in food preparation.
• Develops daily side items.
• Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Trains and teaches BOH staff to work safely and look out for the safety of fellow workers.
• Performs all kitchen duties as needed.
• Implements inventory rotation policy.
• Ensures all equipment used is in safe working order, checked, and regularly serviced.
• Maintains and implements checklists to ensure effective running of the kitchen.
• Regularly tests product to ensure the quality and the execution of recipes meets the standards set out by us.
• Responsible for delegating responsibilities and duties to the kitchen staff.
• Performs temperature checks on food items and records findings.
• Performs temperature checks on all refrigeration units.
• Trains and retrains BOH employees where necessary.
• Responsible for communicating company messages to BOH staff in order to inform of any changes to product or policies.
• Ensures all team members meet all restaurant standards for safety and food handling.
• Adheres to company standards, including personal hygiene and appearance.
• Adheres to health department codes regarding food sanitation and handling.
• Assists the general manager in placing food orders.

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