Head Chef Italian Cuisine

Job Description:

Our company is driven to find one talented and experienced Italian Cuisine Head Chef trained and studied in preparing and supervising the preparation of foods probably a perfectionist on homemade authentic Italian food. Adept at managing all food-related personnel and activity in the hospitality field in the best ways to cook design and present foodstuff.

Core Qualifications:

• Strong education and hands-on experience in the preparation and management of meals and menus.
• Solid understanding of how to adjust taste and ingredients to accommodate a variety of tongues diets cultures etc.
• Exceptional communication skills for giving instructions and training staff in the best ways to design and cook present foods.
• Creative and innovative with presentation of foods for guests.
• Organized utilizing the best ways to save costs and manage time whether preparing simple short orders or complicated dishes

Responsibilities:

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales.
• Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients.
• Cook food in a timely manner.
• Distribute tasks to kitchen staff.
• Inform wait staff about daily specials.
• Ensure appealing plate presentation.
• Supervise Cooks and assist as needed.
• Slightly alter recipes to meet customers' needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy).
• Maintain food stock and place orders.
• Inspect freshness of food and discard out-of-date items.
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area.

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a Italian Chef.
• Able to do menu engineering with costing. 
• Able to handle 120 pax restaurant seating. 
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and pasta makers).
• Able to create homemade pasta.
• Good knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks.
• Solid time management abilities.
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes.
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations.
• Possess at least Culinary School Diploma.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Personal development opportunities
• Accommodation
• Meals