A Head Chef, or Chef de Cuisine is a culinary expert who oversees the operations and staff of a restaurant or other dining facility’s kitchen. Their duties include creating and maintaining a kitchen’s budget, assigning tasks to other Chefs and ensuring customer satisfaction by expediently dealing with any issues that may arise.
Head Chef duties and responsibilities
- Ensuring that kitchen staff adhere to quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards
- Staying up-to-date with culinary trends and kitchen processes
- Dealing with suppliers and ensuring that they supply quality goods at affordable prices
- Managing the inventory and ordering stock as needed
- Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen equipment and organising repairs when needed
- Handling staff issues, such as sick leave and attendance, and taking disciplinary action when necessary
- Developing new dishes and overhauling menus to attract more clientele
- Ensuring that guests receive excellent service and enjoy their culinary experience
