Chef manager
job summary: oversee the daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional guest and employee satisfaction. Lead a team of cooks and workers to produce high-quality food products while maintaining operating budgets. Supervise all kitchen areas to guarantee consistency and quality. Develop and guide staff members, including direct reports, to achieve goals and objectives.
culinary standards and responsibilities: prepare and cook various types of food; review and adjust kitchen systems for effectiveness; develop new menus and recipes; ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation standards; maintain purchasing, receiving, and food storage standards; operate and maintain department equipment; support environmentally friendly processes; check raw and cooked food product quality; assist in creating decorative food displays.
leading culinary team: supervise and coordinate cooking activities; utilize interpersonal and communication skills to lead and encourage others; manage employees, including day-to-day operations and employee development; promote mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members; establish and maintain open relationships with employees.
maintaining culinary goals: achieve and exceed performance, budget, and team goals; develop specific goals and plans to prioritize and accomplish work; comprehend budgets and operating statements; schedule employees based on business demands; track employee time and attendance; understand the impact of departments' operation on property financial goals.
ensuring exceptional customer service: provide services above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention; manage day-to-day operations to meet guest expectations; improve service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs; handle guest problems and complaints; strive to improve service performance.
managing and conducting human resource activities: identify developmental needs of others and coach or mentor them; identify educational needs and develop training programs; participate in interviewing and hiring employees; solicit employee feedback and address employee problems or concerns.