Chef

Bella and Bona; Potsdam; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Torsap Thai Kitchen is looking for a dedicated Kitchen Team Leader to oversee food preparation and kitchen operations in Potsdam, Germany. This full-time role involves managing the kitchen team, ensuring adherence to hygiene standards, and maintaining efficient service for customer satisfaction. Key skills include food preparation, strong communication, and experience in a fast-paced environment. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for cooking, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to manage kitchen staff effectively.
• Knowledge of HACCP guidelines and inventory procedures is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations and compliance.
• Planning and organizing kitchen staff responsibilities.
• Controlling food costs and maintaining quality standards.
• Training staff on kitchen equipment and sanitation practices.
• Performing daily line checks and overseeing inventory.

Skills

Food Preparation and Cooking skills

Knowledge of hygiene standards and practices

Strong Communication

Working on Excel

Experience in leading and managing a kitchen team

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations. Maintains and ensures unit compliance with Bella & Bona policies and procedures, inventory procedures, and all applicable HACCP guidelines.
• Planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, scheduling, and delegating responsibility to the staff.
• Ensures the staff meets the kitchen's KPls daily. Assists the Kitchen Manager, as assigned. Ensures adherence to all systems, procedures, and policies.
• Coordinate with the city manager and create, maintain, and implement all unit standard operating procedures.
• Controlling food costs and usage by following proper procedures, standard recipes, and waste control procedures. Directly supervises all assigned subordinate staff.
• Training staff and kitchen personnel in the safe operation of all kitchen equipment & utensils, cleanliness, and sanitation practices; ensure all team members have the right tools, knowledge & equipment to do their jobs safely & effectively.
• Evaluates employee performance and provides guidance and feedback to assigned staff. Oversee daily prep to ensure operation has the appropriate amount of product for the day and that the product meets our quality standards; ensure prep lists are completed accurately and communicated clearly.
• Perform daily line checks before production and detailed station closing. Assist with daily and weekly inventory and communicate the items to management.
• Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.
• Manage daily & weekly deep cleaning and facility maintenance duties; maintain appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas.

Skills

• Food Preparation and Cooking skills
• Knowledge of hygiene standards and practices
• Strong Communication
• Working on Excel
• Experience in leading and managing a kitchen team
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Kitchen Team Leader located in Potsdam. The Kitchen Team Leader will be responsible for overseeing food preparation and cooking, managing kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to hygiene standards, and maintaining smooth kitchen operations. Additionally, the role includes coordinating with other team members to ensure customer satisfaction and efficient service.