Job Type: Permanent
Description: Purpose of the job: The Senior chef is mainly responsible for planning menus, overseeing the kitchen staff, and ensuring that the food meets high-quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensuring that all food is of excellent quality and served in a timely manner;
• Overseeing all kitchen operations, coordinating and assisting kitchen staff as required;
• Makes adjustments to the menu based on the availability of food supplies or the current season;
• Taking stock of ingredients and equipment, and placing orders to replenish stock;
• Responsible for the recruitment of qualified new cooks that will assist in the day-to-day running of the kitchen activities;
• Make sure that meal is prepared and served to customers as per the order and in a timely manner;
• Make sure that kitchen safety measures are met and that sanitation practices are carried out to the letter;
• supervise the regular cleaning and disinfecting of work equipment like fryers and various kitchen surfaces;
• Maintain work schedule for kitchen staff so as to ensure smooth flow of activities in the kitchen;
• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales;
• Ensure that all dishes are cooked well and presented in an aesthetically pleasing way;
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area;
• Monitor and maintain stock levels so as to place orders for supplies as at when due;
• Determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.
Requirements
Academic qualification
• Diploma in Food Preparation or related field
Additional qualifications
• Proven work experience as a Chef;
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks;
• Excellent time management abilities;
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes;
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations;
• Leadership and communication skills;
• Strong organizational and planning skills
Years of experience: Minimum of 8+ years of experience in a reputable restaurant/Hotel;
Salary: Negotiable
Work Place: Addis Ababa
Mode of Employment: Permanent/Full time
Submission: Interested applicants fulfilling the above requirements can submit their CV and copy of their credentials through our email address job@sariaconsult.com
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