KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Directs, coaches, supports, supervises, and evaluates (with the Sous Chef) all direct reports.
- Must have excellent food knowledge and a full understanding of culinary terms.
- Must be able to read, understand, follow, and prepare company recipes by maintaining the quality and consistency in taste according to the instructions provided by the corporate office.
- Must be proficient in completing tasks, work efficiently and productively.
- Must be able to work in any section of a kitchen.
- Coordinate and supervise all team members assigned to their section, assign and delegate tasks accordingly.
- Undertake recipe reviews daily. Maintain recipe folders in immaculate condition.
- Responsible for follow-through on any request within the area of responsibility received from the direct supervisor or manager on duty; this may include show plates, food samples and random food tastings.
- Control production levels and recommend ideas for improvements and better cost controlling.
- Prepare daily electronic food requisitions needed for his section production and countercheck deliveries for its accuracy; Report any discrepancies to his immediate supervisor.
- Must be able to oversee any main section (Sauce, Entremetier, Fish, Roast, Outlet CDP, Tournant and Cold Kitchen) and its entire food production.
- Maintain and ensure that Public Health are followed according to company standards and expectation (referring to US, Anvisa, Shipsan, Canadian, Australian etc.) and always followed within his section.
- Ensures that the HACCP program is carried out correctly.
- Maintains their assigned area in preparation for announced or unannounced United States Public - - Health type inspection either done by the Food & Beverage Director or the actual inspectors.
- Reports for duty at assigned times, follows their supervisor’s instructions, and ensures that personal appearance, uniform, and personal hygiene are in accordance with the company’s rules and regulations.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- This position is responsible for cost containment through the proper use, handling and maintenance of records, reports, supplies and equipment.
- Identifies potential expense reductions through cost control.
- Analyzes operational problems and establishes controls.
- Reviews timesheets and forwards them to the Executive Chef for approval.
- May prepare a variety of reports and letters utilizing personal computer system and equipment.
- Ensures that items are requisitioned in correct quantities, within acceptable timeframes and in accordance with established control procedures.
- Conducts workstation spot checks to ensure items are correctly stored to minimize deterioration and waste.
MOTIVATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitors and manages the various assigned workstation functions.
- Monitors the assignment of duties and responsibilities to their staff.
- Observes and evaluates staff and work procedures to ensure quality standards and service are met.
- Makes recommendations regarding personnel actions such as new hire requests and discharges, to ensure adequate and continuous staffing.
- Inspects workstations, work areas, equipment, etc. to ensure efficient service and conformance to standards.
