Head Chef

Job summary

Develop recipes and menus, estimate food and supply costs, and prepare dishes, including sushi and seafood, to meet quality standards and accommodate food allergies. Lead kitchen operations by supervising, recruiting, and training staff, instructing cooks, and arranging equipment purchases and repairs.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 5 years or more On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Restaurant Ranks of chefs Sushi chef Head chef Responsibilities Tasks Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items Create new recipes Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances Recruit and hire staff Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties Sushi preparation techniques Japanese cuisine Food specialties Fish and seafood Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Attention to detail Personal suitability Leadership

What you’ll do

Develop recipes and menus, estimate food and supply costs, and prepare dishes, including sushi and seafood, to meet quality standards and accommodate food allergies. Lead kitchen operations by supervising, recruiting, and training staff, instructing cooks, and arranging equipment purchases and repairs.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and at least five years of experience. The role calls for sushi preparation and Japanese cuisine expertise, leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Listed skills

• Food preparation · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Sushi Preparation
• Japanese Cuisine
• Recipe Development
• Menu Planning
• Food Preparation
• Cooking
• Food Presentation
• Kitchen Staff Supervision
• Staff Recruitment
• Staff Training
• Food Cost Estimation
• Food Quality Control
• Food Allergy Accommodation
• Equipment Purchasing and Repair
• Leadership

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership