Job Summary:

Our client, an International catering company is looking for a Chef to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for working collaboratively with the Sous Chefs and Kitchen Staff as well as studying recipes, setting up menus and preparing high-quality dishes. Also, should be able to delegate tasks to kitchen staff to ensure meals are prepared in a timely manner. The ideal candidate should also have extensive knowledge of food sanitation and safety. 

Location: Worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Direct, prepare or supervise cooking and other food preparation activities daily.
  
• Monitor and oversee sanitation practices to ensure that regulations and standards of cleanliness are always being strictly adhered to by employees. Make corrections when standards are not being followed.
  
• Supervise Cooks and assist as needed.
  
• Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests.
  
• Monitor food stock and place orders.
  
• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items.
  
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients.
  
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area.
  
• Assisting in hiring new cooks and trainers.
  
• Providing the new hires with necessary training sessions.
  
• Resolving customer's complaints and issues in a professional manner.
  

Requirements

• Working experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Chef, or a related role in the Hospitality industry.
  
• Knowledge of various kinds of cuisines would be an added advantage.
  
• Ability to prepare numerous meals and dishes. 
  
• Ability to manage time efficiently. 
  
• Ability to manage the budget to ensure profitability.
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  
• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills. 
  
• Ability to recreate new dishes based on season’s availability.
  
• Ability to offer outstanding customer service.
  
• Ability to run the kitchen smoothly.
  
• A keen eye for details for accuracy.