Adrienne SmithWhat Does an Executive Chef Do?
Executive chefs manage the daily operations of restaurants and kitchens. They oversee the hiring and training of new staff, as well as managing the performance and output quality of existing staff. They may also handle menu creation, budgeting, and collaborate with upper management and marketing teams.
Executive Chef Job Overview
In the executive chef role, you are expected to develop a strategy to provide efficient, profitable operations in the restaurant. A key element in this role is the ability to motivate the kitchen staff and maintain and orderly food preparation flow. Success in this role is determined by the quality of meals prepared, timely fulfillment of orders, and high levels of customer satisfaction.
Executive Chef Job Responsibilities and Duties
- Delegates tasks
- Maintains high performance quality
- Designs and implements new recipes and menu items
- Motivates kitchen staff
- Ensures the quality and availability of ingredients
- Performs special tasks such as preparing specialty dishes
- Creates strategies for an orderly flow of operations
- Maintains kitchen and equipment hygiene standards
Executive Chef Job Requirements
- Degree in Culinary Arts or similar field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in kitchen management positions
- Proficient in the use of administrative applications such as MS Office
- Effective communications and coordination skills
- Excellent time-management skills
- Working knowledge of hygiene and food preparation policies
- Exceptional leadership skills
- Critical and creative thinking abilities
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