Job Description
Job Duties
- Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants in an establishment, restaurant chains, hospitals or other establishments with food services.
- Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions.
- Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
- Estimate food requirements and may estimate food and labour costs.
- Supervise activities of sous‑chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks.
- Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs.
- Recruit and hire staff.
- May prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions.
Sous‑Chef Responsibilities
- Supervisor activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers.
- Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff.
- Prepare and cook complete meals or specialty foods, such as pastries, sauce...