Chef Manager
Job Summary:
Manages the back of house operation, including menu planning, cost control, administration, communication (all levels), manpower planning, hygiene, and safety management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Knowledge of specialised and modified diets will be advantageous
- Responsible for the overall daily food production and back of house operations.
- Maintain and enhance manpower management by daily effective communication.
- Ensure that quality and wholesome food is served in the facility.
- Plan and execute monthly rotating menus and special food promotion with the Unit Manager.
- Manage daily customer feedback concerning services provided through effective communication and effective customer service management.
- Liaise and produce for banquet events of the day/ week with F&B Coordinator/Supervisor.
- Ensure that all areas of services provided are maintained at the required in-house and corporate standards.
- Assist in coordinating activities from the head office during official visits from other related departments i.e. Purchasing, HR, Finance, Business Development and SEQ Department.
- Submit weekly and monthly financial/ administration reports to the Unit Manager.
- Submit all HR related documentation to Unit Manager concerning employment, termination, leave application, timecards, manpower costs etc. from back of house operations.
- Attend weekly service meetings to improve and enhance service level.
- Evaluate and administer manpower plans, employee training & development.
- Ensure the safe operation of all cleaning equipment and report to the management of any faulty equipment.
- Maintain and improve hygiene and safety standards of both front of house and back of house operations.
- Perform all other duties common assigned to by both the client and management of Sodexo Singapore
Job Requirements:
- Minimum 5-10 years of culinary experience, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
- Large-scale food production or central kitchen operations.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.