Head Chef

Head chef duties and responsibilities

A head chef typically has the following duties and responsibilities:

• Planning and designing menus for eating establishments
• Calculating costs and liaising with suppliers
• Directing kitchen operations and managing kitchen staff
• Overseeing the food preparation, cooking and cleaning processes
• Delegating tasks and resolving issues as they arise
• Ensuring compliance with hygiene and health and safety regulations
• Liaising with the general manager to ensure operations run smoothly
• Ensuring all ingredients are fresh and meet quality standards