HEAD CHEF / SENIOR SOUS CHEF

High-Volume Kitchen Operations | Culinary Leadership | Food Quality & ConsistencyWe are looking for a highly experienced, hands-on Head Chef / Senior Sous Chef with exceptional kitchen leadership skills and the ability to take full control of a busy, high-volume food operation.This is a key leadership position for a strong culinary professional who thrives under pressure, leads from the front, maintains uncompromising food quality, and ensures consistency across every dish, every service, and every shift.We need a chef who understands that running a successful kitchen requires more than cooking skills. It demands strong operational control, technical expertise, discipline, planning, team management, and the ability to deliver outstanding results even during the busiest service periods.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESLead, manage, and control daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.Maintain exceptional food quality, taste, presentation, portion control, and consistency across all services.Demonstrate strong hands-on culinary skills and the ability to execute, supervise, and standardize a wide range of dishes.Plan and manage kitchen workflow, preparation schedules, mise en place, production levels, and service execution.Lead, train, motivate, and hold the kitchen team accountable for performance, discipline, and professional standards.Develop and implement standardized recipes, preparation methods, and operating procedures to ensure consistent output.Manage food costs, portioning, waste control, stock rotation, inventory, and kitchen profitability.Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and kitchen organization.Ensure effective coordination between kitchen sections and service teams during peak operating hours.Identify operational challenges quickly and implement practical solutions without compromising food quality or service speed.Monitor team productivity, kitchen performance, and service standards while continuously driving operational improvements.Take ownership of kitchen performance and ensure the operation runs efficiently, consistently, and professionally.CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSFormal culinary education or a recognized professional culinary qualification is strongly preferred.Substantial experience as a Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef, or in a comparable senior kitchen leadership role.Proven experience managing busy, high-volume kitchen operations with consistently high standards.Exceptional hands-on knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, food preparation, and kitchen production systems.Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated ability to manage pressure, multiple priorities, large teams, and demanding service periods.Excellent understanding of food costing, inventory management, portion control, and waste reduction.Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP principles, hygiene, and kitchen compliance.A results-driven mindset with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.AN ADDED ADVANTAGEStrong practical knowledge and hands-on experience in Russian cuisine will be a significant advantage, particularly for candidates familiar with traditional Russian dishes, authentic preparation techniques, regional specialties, and maintaining authenticity at high production volumes.Candidates with experience in Eastern European cuisine and the ability to adapt traditional recipes to a demanding commercial kitchen environment are also encouraged to apply.THE IDEAL CANDIDATEWe are looking for a confident, disciplined, and technically strong chef who can take charge of a demanding kitchen operation, build a high-performing team, and consistently deliver excellent food under pressure.The right candidate is a natural kitchen leader, not just a good cook — someone who understands systems, controls standards, solves problems, develops people, and takes complete ownership of results.If you have the experience, culinary expertise, and leadership strength to control a high-volume kitchen while maintaining outstanding food quality and consistency, we would like to hear from you.📩 Interested candidates are invited to apply through LinkedIn with their updated CV and details of their relevant kitchen management experience.#Hiring #HeadChef #SeniorSousChef #ExecutiveChef #ChefJobs #KitchenManagement #CulinaryLeadership #HighVolumeOperations #RussianCuisine #HospitalityJobs