Assistant Kitchen Chef

Description

Job Summary: The Assistant Kitchen Chef is responsible for full kitchen management, including dish creation, team supervision, and food quality assurance. Key Highlights: 1. Full kitchen management and dish creation 2. Team leadership and food quality assurance 3. In-depth knowledge of food safety and cost control **Job Mission** The Assistant Kitchen Chef is responsible for full kitchen management—from dish creation and preparation to team supervision and food quality assurance. This role requires exceptional culinary skills, leadership ability, and in-depth knowledge of food safety practices, waste control, inventory management, and COGS. The Kitchen Chef must maintain high operational standards and ensure an excellent gastronomic experience for customers. **Daily Responsibilities** * Responsible for managing the unit’s COGS; * Inventory control; * Placing orders with the procurement department; * Supervising, guiding, and assigning tasks to the entire kitchen team (two shifts); * Ensuring dishes meet company-established standards and that technical specifications are strictly followed; * Supervising food labeling, storage, and thawing procedures; * Ensuring daily sample collection and proper disposal; * Preparing tactical, hourly, and leave schedules for the kitchen team; * Ensuring compliance with quality and sanitary surveillance processes; * Requesting items from inventory and other support departments; * Ensuring all staff follow the Good Manufacturing Practices manual and maintain proper personal hygiene. * Interviewing and evaluating candidates for kitchen positions together with the Executive Chef. Work Location: (insert information). Working Hours: (insert information). Requirements: * Education: Bachelor’s degree in Gastronomy preferred; * Significant experience as a Kitchen Chef or in a kitchen leadership position; * Advanced culinary skills and in-depth knowledge of cooking techniques and gastronomic trends; * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. **Competencies** * Experience in team management, cost control, and food safety; * Resilience; * Proactivity; * Team management; * Dynamic profile; * Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.