Head Chef / Pastry Chef / VIP Lounge Chef

Responsibilities1. Assist in Culinary Planning and Execution· Support in daily production planning and execution for cold meals.· Supervise the preparation and presentation of meals to ensure consistency and quality.· Participate in meal presentations.· Order materials via requisitions.· Review production schedules and allocate tasks.· Conduct visual quality checks.2. Quality and Food Safety Compliance· Verify and validate quality control checklists.· Ensure all meals produced meet quality standards in terms of presentation, taste and hygiene.· Enforce food safety standards ( HACCP, ISO, hygiene audits ).· Monitor food handling and storage practices.· Perform random audits of hygiene logs and cleaning records.· Enforce use of PPE and hygiene practices in the kitchen. 3. Operational Efficiency and Cost Control· Assist in controlling food costs through proper inventory usage and waste reduction.· Devise novel techniques of food preparation for effective labour and equipment usage.· Supervise requisitions and preparation techniques to minimize wastage.· Monitor daily performance metrics and suggest improvements.· Record food wastage and initiate corrective action.· Control stock issuance from the store to production.· Participate in monthly stock take.4. Staff Supervision and Development· Supervise sous chef, chef de partie, cooks and assistant cooks during shifts.· Ensure proper grooming, discipline and kitchen hygiene practices.· Conduct hands-on training and assist in performance evaluations.· Assign staff by section and shift.· Address team grievances and encourage teamwork.· Evaluate training needs and propose development plans.5. Coordinate with Internal Departments· Participate in operational meetings and daily briefings.· Coordinate with the purchasing, logistics, and QA teams.· Assist in planning for VIP flights, high-load flights, or special client orders.· Share updates with dispatch and logistics on production progress.· Support new menu rollouts and brief staff accordingly.Requirements · GeneralTo ensure that standards are adhered to in all spheres, inter alia:- Health & Safety;- Food Safety;- Aviation Security; and- Energy Management · Personal To make sure that the objectives are met, at all times, at your respective department/ section:- Be right first time;- Be punctual; and- Be well dressed and groomed.