Head Chef (North-Indian Cuisine)

Head Chef (North-Indian Cuisine)

Al Daayen, Qatar

Company
Management Solutions International MSI
Location
Lusail
Job Type
Full-time
Via
via Qa.talent.com

Job Description
Job Title: Head Chef (North Indian Cuisine)
Years of Experience: Minimum 5 Years

GOAL OF FUNCTION

The Head Chef (North-Indian Cuisine) will be responsible for the creation preparation and presentation of food items on the menu of the restaurant.

Main duties include: · Design and create new menu items for approval of owner/management. · Ordering ingredients and supplies for the restaurant · Maintain inventory of usable ingredients and supplies · Management of kitchen staff/helpers in efficient production of menu items · Assist in hiring and training new kitchen staff to assist in the production of goods.

PRIMARY TASKS

· Lead and manage all kitchen operations including food preparation cooking and plating. · Design innovative seasonal and cost-effective menus in line with brand standards and customer expectations. · Supervise train and motivate kitchen staff to ensure a productive and disciplined working environment. · Monitor and control food cost portion sizes inventory and wastage. · Ensure strict adherence to food hygiene safety and sanitation standards. · Collaborate with suppliers and manage inventory to maintain ingredient quality and availability. · Implement effective kitchen scheduling to ensure smooth operations during peak and off-peak hours.

Employee Grade Level 4

· Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to staff. · Coordinate with front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service and customer satisfaction. · Stay up to date with culinary trends and industry innovations. · Design and improve the menu according to market needs. · Oversee a team of junior cooks and other staff members as necessary. · Provide personal attention to guests and take feedback as need be. · Maintain up to date knowledge about the latest food trends and ingredients. · Train team members evaluate and develop plans for budgeting. · Monitor stocks of food ingredients and make appropriate orders within budget. · Maintain the quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking. · Carry out administrative duties to maintain an efficient and clean workspace. · Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel.

Key Skills
Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Kitchen Management Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Kitchen Experience,Food Industry,Cooking,Cost Control,Baking,Sanitation,Leadership Experience
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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