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
Arrange for repairs when necessary
Remedy any problems or defects
Be fully in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff
Oversee the work of subordinates
Estimate staff’s workload and compensations
Maintain records of payroll and attendance
Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-oworkers