Head Chef

We are looking for an experienced Head cheffor our client in Doha, Qatar. 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 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 organizing 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 Head Chef skills and qualifications: With good luxury experience in the hotel industry in the middle east, experience in Qatar is an advantage. The ability to constantly perform well in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment Excellent organizational skills to ensure the smooth running of a kitchen In-depth knowledge of all the sections in a kitchen to efficiently manage operations Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate a kitchen team Solid financial acumen, including the ability to manage a budget Creativity and superior culinary skills to create exceptional dishes for an establishments menu Computer literacy, including a working knowledge of relevant software programs, such as a point-of-sale system and Microsoft Office Business acumen to make sound decisions regarding things like menu prices and kitchen processes#J-18808-Ljbffr