Chef Job Description
Chef Job Profile and Description:
A chef treats food like an art and he not only prepares a dish, but is also passionately involved with it that it should both taste good and look beautiful. Chefs work in hotels, restaurants, cruise ships, airlines etc and have a team of junior chefs, working for him whom he has to supervise.
Duties and Responsibilities
- The job responsibilities of a chef varies according to his designations
- An executive chef prepares the menu, selecting special or general dishes
- He decides the theme of the menu and also chooses the décor, cutlery, crockery, accessories, upholstery, etc
- He has to directly engage himself in the process of food preparation
- He must be able to entertain guests and inform them about the dish and oversee customer relations
- He should have in-depth knowledge about the dish, not just the recipe but also the history and tradition of the dish
- He must manage his employees and maintain coordination among their work
- He has to see that all the dishes are prepared on time and hygienic conditions are maintained
- He has to ensure the quality of the dish before serving it to his guests
- He should establish and maintain contacts with vendors
- He must make sure that all the supplies and stocks are maintained in the pantry
- He is also responsible for marketing operations of his restaurant and make necessary strategies for that
Skills and Specifications
- A chef must have sensitive palate and a deep interest and enthusiasm about food
- He should be knowledgeable about all the ingredients and their combination
- He must be creative and not be afraid to experiment with food
- He must be organised and be able to handle pressure
Education and Qualifications
Most chefs attend culinary school or go for a course in hotel management.