Executive Chef

Executive Chef duties and responsibilities

Executive Chefs complete a variety of creative, organizational and leadership tasks to ensure a kitchen runs optimally and patrons’ meals are satisfactory. Their responsibilities frequently include:

• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Assisting and directing kitchen staff in meal preparation, creation, plating and delivery
• Capable of delegating multiple tasks
• Collaborating with the Restaurant Manager with ideas and concepts
• Communication and leadership skills
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Developing unique and cuisine-appropriate menus
• Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs
• Excellent record of kitchen management
• Give prepared plates the “final touch”
• Hiring, training and supervising kitchen staff
• Identifying and introducing new culinary techniques
• Keep time and payroll records
• Keep up with cooking trends and best practices
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
• Maintaining the kitchen and surrounding areas in conditions that meet the company standards and health code regulations
• Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards
• Monitoring inventory and purchasing supplies and food from approved vendors
• Perform administrative duties
• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
• Preparing meals and completing prep support as needed
• Proven working experience as a Head Chef
• Recruit and manage kitchen staff
• Rectify arising problems or complaints
• Requirements and skills
• Staying current on developing trends in the restaurant industry
• Supervise kitchen staff’s activities
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)

Executive Chef skills and qualifications

Executive Chefs use a variety of culinary skills and soft skills to lead kitchens and provide excellent meal service to patrons. These skills include:

• Ability to develop unique recipes
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently