Head Chef [East / Food Production]

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Resource Forecasting: Anticipate and plan for resource needs to meet production demands.
• Standards and SOPs: Develop and implement food production standards and SOPs to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Workstation Inspection: Ensure cleanliness and organization of workstations to maintain hygiene standards.
• Central Production Operations: Manage all aspects of central kitchen operations for a smooth workflow.
• Hygiene Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to food and beverage hygiene policies.
• High-Volume Production: Lead high-volume food production operations, consistently meeting targets and quality standards.
• Loss/Risk Prevention: Implement strategies to manage and mitigate loss and risk in the production process.
• Quality Management: Address non-compliant quality cases and implement corrective actions.
• Production Line Management: Oversee the production line to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
• Production Scheduling: Create and manage production schedules for timely product output.
• Quality Systems: Develop and maintain quality systems to ensure product consistency and safety.
• Production Output Monitoring: Monitor production output levels to ensure they meet targets.
• Process Improvement: Suggest modifications to existing processes to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Recipe Translation: Adapt and translate recipes for mass production, ensuring consistency and quality.
• R&D: Participate in new product development and improvement initiatives (R&D experience is a bonus).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience in a food production environment.
• Strong supervisory skills with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Excellent knowledge of food production standards and hygiene practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve production/quality issues.
• Experience in developing and implementing SOPs and quality assurance processes.
• Ability to manage production schedules and monitor output levels effectively.
• R&D experience is a plus.