Chief Chef
Job Description
· Overall Kitchen Management
· Take full charge of daily kitchen operations, opening and closing procedures, and operational readiness.
· Exercise independent judgment to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen workflow.
· Supervision and Control of Kitchen Staff
· Supervise, lead, and deploy all kitchen staff.
· Prepare kitchen duty rosters and manage manpower planning.
· Ensure staff discipline ,productivity, and compliance with company policies and SOPs.
· Authority in Recruitment and HR Matters
· Conduct interviews and recommend hiring of kitchen staff.
· Provide induction training, on-the-job training, and skills upgrading for staff.
· Conduct performance evaluation and recommend confirmation, promotion, disciplinary action, and termination where necessary.
· Food Quality, Safety, and Compliance
· Oversee food preparation and production to ensure company quality standards are met.
· Enforce food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards in compliance with company SOP and regulatory requirements.
· Inventory, Cost, and Supplier Management
· Manage inventory control, food usage, and minimise wastage.
· Liaise with Central Kitchen and external suppliers for ordering and stock replenishment.
· Be accountable for kitchen cost control and stock management.
· Equipment and Maintenance
· Oversee the proper use, maintenance, and repair of kitchen equipment.
· Administrative and Reporting Duties
· Conduct stock takes, scheduling, and reporting of kitchen performance.
· Report kitchen operations and issues to the Area Manager.
· Safety Enforcement
· Ensure all kitchen staff comply with workplace safety and company safety SOP.
· Ad-hoc Managerial Duties
· Assist other outlets when required.
Perform any other managerial duties as assigned by Management