Head Chef

Title: Head Chef
Reporting line: CEO
Job Overview: An experienced Head Chef joins our team and lead our kitchen in preparing and delivering high-quality comfort food dishes. As Head Chef, you will be responsible for managing the kitchen staff, creating menus, ordering ingredients, maintaining inventory, and ensuring the quality and consistency of food.
WHO ARE WE?
JLDD Group of companies specialises in the supply chain, food & beverage, eCommerce, and digital marketing. We consist of Wine-Now, Liq9, Box In The Park, and The Lamp.
Box In The Park - As an eatery located in the latest sports club in town, we would like to ensure that we serve delicious food while being a modern and trendy outdoor restaurant and casual drinking spot in town.
DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITY:
Ensuring proper food preparation practices in accordance with the company's direction while adhering to the laws and regulations.
Working alongside the line manager to create a suitable menu that reflect the restaurant's theme and philosophy, with an emphasis on comfort food, changing and updating it from time to time according to the demands of the restaurant.
Maintaining the quality control of dishes being served to customers in terms of food preparation and presentation at the highest standard with a focus on consistency and attention to detail.
Planning orders of equipment, ingredients, and supplies, ensuring that inventory levels are maintained and that ingredients are fresh and of high quality.
Managing food costs at the desired level and minimizing waste by ensuring that portion sizes are accurate and that ingredients are used efficiently.
Ensuring that the kitchen is clean, organized, and complying with food safety regulations.
Managing and overseeing the kitchen staff, including training and scheduling.
Being fully in charge of managing and training kitchen staff, ensuring that the kitchen team adhere to the rules of the company and procedures set.
Complying with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
Fostering an environment of cooperation and respect between co-workers
Developing and maintaining relationships with local suppliers and vendors.
Keeping up-to-date with industry trends, techniques, and innovations.
And other duties as determined by the line manager after due consultation.
BENEFITS:
Competitive salary depending on experience (20-30 mil or negotiable)
Annual Bonus
The good opportunity for career progression within the group
Working hours: 8-hour shift. 6 Working days per week