Head Chef

Bright Placements•Paterson, NJ

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Chef will be responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of hygiene, food quality, and staff management. This role involves regular rotation through lodge kitchens, implementing new menus and dishes, conducting training, and managing staff rosters and discipline. The Head Chef will also attend management meetings, provide feedback, and collaborate with procurement and senior chefs to ensure a seamless guest experience.

Requirements

Diploma from a culinary institution
Driver's License
Minimum of 3 - 5 years in a similar position within a Luxury Game Reserve, Boutique hotel or Luxury Restaurant
Work History with Leadership Role overseeing Multiple Kitchens and large Brigades
Computer literate and able to work on Office suite
Excellent understanding of Special Dietary Needs
Excellent communication skills
Supportive leadership style while maintaining discipline through performance-management tools
Physically Fit
Highly developed sense of taste and smell
Driver’s license essential

Responsibilities

Rotate through lodge kitchens regularly, implementing standards, new menus & dishes, and conducting training.
Perform checks on hygiene standards, staff discipline, and brigade health.
Attend management meetings, give feedback, and provide recommendations to develop the department.
Plan annual leave, monthly leave cycle, and working rosters for all chefs in the most cost-effective manner.
Maintain extreme high levels of hygiene standards in the kitchens.
Interview and employ the correct candidates for vacant positions.
Strive to improve on the standards of meals and presentation in all kitchens.
Act quickly and accordingly to resolve staff or food-related issues.
Work alongside the chef brigade regularly to support kitchens during busy periods or to cover absences of senior staff.
Communicate with Central Procurement on food orders, food quality, and supplier issues.
Communicate constantly with Brigade Seniors for day-to-day support.