Head Chef
On-siteColumbia, South Carolina, United States or Columbia, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Create, plan, and execute fresh weekly menus with client and management input while overseeing kitchen operations and staff performance. Lead menu meetings, ensure timely meal preparation with excellent presentation, and maintain strict sanitation standards per state and local regulations. Order supplies within budget, train kitchen staff, and assist in planning special events as directed. Communicate regularly via calls, emails, and texts to uphold professional policies and customer service standards. This role offers very few late nights and weekends, paid vacations, and a competitive 401K match.
Required Qualifications
- classically trained Chef
- driven by their love and passion for food
- 3+ years in professional, high-volume food production or catering, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
- Ability to pass a background check
- Must hold a valid manager level sanitation certification or obtain one within 30 days of employment
- Must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds
- Capability to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold
- Required to stand for long periods, up to 8+ hours, as well as walk, bend and stoop
- Exposure to cleaning chemicals
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions
- Deal with challenging customers in a professional manner
- Demonstrate understanding and proficiency in various cooking methods, cuisines, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
- Show understanding of and commit to a professional appearance and positive attitude
- Maintain excellent record of kitchen and staff management
- Exhibit accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
- Be familiar with the industry's best practices
Desired Qualifications
- Culinary degree is a plus
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