Summary: Seeking an experienced Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, manage staff, and ensure high-quality culinary offerings in a fast-paced environment. Highlights: 1. Opportunity for menu & culinary development 2. Lead and mentor a kitchen team 3. Ensuring high-quality, consistent food Foundation on George is located between Parnell and New market, and we been established under the same owner for over 14 years now. We open 7 days a week, but only daytime. The ideal candidate needs to work weekend. Key Responsibilities - Menu & Culinary Development: Creating new dishes, planning menus, and costing recipes to maintain profitability. - Kitchen Management & Operations: Controlling food preparation processes, managing inventory, and ordering supplies. - Leadership & Staff Management: Hiring, training, mentoring, and scheduling kitchen staff, as well as managing performance. - Quality Control & Compliance: Ensuring high-quality, consistent food, inspecting plates before service, and enforcing sanitation (e.g., HACCP) and safety regulations. - Budgeting: Maintaining food and labor costs to meet establishment financial targets. Required Skills and Qualifications - Experience: Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a senior sous chef role, typically with 2+ years of kitchen management experience. - Leadership: Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities to lead a team under pressure. - Culinary Expertise: In-depth knowledge of cooking techniques, menu planning, and food safety standards. - Technical Skills: Proficiency in restaurant management software, inventory management, and food costing. - Education: Culinary school training or equivalent apprenticeship is usually preferred, along with food safety certifications. Common Work Environment - High-pressure, fast-paced environment requiring strong endurance. - Often involves working closely with owners to define the dining experience. If that sounds like you, please email your email to the following: parnellcafe@hotmail.com
Trademe · HR
Trademe · HR
