Menu planning: Creating seasonal dishes and specials, and collaborating with the team to develop menu items
Training and supervision: Training and supervising junior chefs and kitchen staff
Food quality: Ensuring dishes are prepared according to recipe, portion control, and presentation standards
Kitchen management: Managing kitchen operations, including staff scheduling and inventory control
Food safety and hygiene: Ensuring compliance with all food safety and hygiene regulations, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment
Cost control: Managing kitchen costs and working within budgetary constraints