Chef - DJT International

Paradies Lagardère•West Palm Beach, FL

About The Position

The Chef helps prepare and design food items, produces high-quality dishes, and ensures the kitchen operates promptly while meeting quality standards. The role fills in for the Executive Chef when needed, including planning and directing food preparation and ordering supplies to maintain inventory. The Chef addresses kitchen issues, manages and trains staff, assesses performance, establishes work schedules, and ensures compliance with sanitation regulations and safety standards. The position also calls for a positive, professional approach with coworkers and customers.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager.
Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
Established record of kitchen and staff management.
Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions.
Familiarity with industry best practices.
Working knowledge of computer software programs, including MS Office, restaurant management software, and POS.

Responsibilities

Help prepare and design all food items.
Produce high-quality plates in design and taste.
Ensure the kitchen operates in a timely fashion and meets quality standards.
Fill in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary.
Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately.
Resolve issues and take control of problematic situations.
Manage, train, and assess kitchen staff performance.
Establish work schedules.
Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards.
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.