Executive Chef - Pipeline

Tsebo Solutions Group; Nordrhein-Westfalen; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Tsebo Solutions Group is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, to oversee kitchen operations, including meal preparation, hygiene, and staff management. The ideal candidate will have strong culinary expertise and at least 5 years of leadership experience in kitchen environments.

The role requires designing and updating menus, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and maintaining financial controls. Candidates must possess excellent communication and planning skills and be capable of managing client relations. Proficiency in French is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• At least 5 years of experience in varied kitchen positions.
• Strong in kitchen functions and administration.
• Ability to work all shifts as required.
• French-speaking skills are an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Oversee all kitchen operations and meal preparation.
• Design and update menus according to seasonal availability.
• Ensure food quality, compliance, and presentation standards are met.
• Manage procurement, stock control, and kitchen staff efficiency.
• Maintain financial controls and profitability initiatives.
• Liaise with management on operational needs.

Kenntnisse

Leadership capability

Financial acumen

Culinary expertise

Food preparation skills

Teamwork

Planning and organization

Computer literacy

Risk management awareness

Ausbildung

Degree in food production

Associate Culinary Diploma

Professional Cookery or trade tested

Jobbeschreibung

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations, including meal preparation, hygiene, cleanliness, and equipment upkeep.
• Design, cost, and regularly update menus in line with seasonal availability and quality standards.
• Ensure food quality, portion control, presentation, and compliance with 5-star service standards.
• Enforce statutory hygiene, food safety, SHEQ, and HACCP requirements at all times.
• Manage procurement, ordering, stock control, stock rotation, and participation in regular stocktakes.
• Lead, train, and manage kitchen staff to improve skills, productivity, and performance.
• Plan staffing levels in line with business demand and service level agreements, including time and attendance.
• Maintain sound financial controls, including food costing, GP monitoring, profitability initiatives, and promotions.
• Liaise daily with management on operations, special functions, reporting, and administrative requirements.
• Manage client and guest relations, staff meetings, performance reviews, and respond effectively to feedback.

Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrated leadership capability with a strong sense of innovation, accountability, and commitment to the role.
• Sound financial and business acumen, with a clear understanding of food cost control, labour efficiencies, and profitability.
• Proven culinary expertise, including experience in preparing multiple cuisines.
• Strong practical knowledge of modern kitchen operations, including the use of ranges, ovens, and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Excellent food preparation, cooking, and quality assurance skills.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused and client-service mindset.
• Effective planning, organisational, and time-management skills in fast-paced environments.
• Computer literacy with the ability to use basic office and operational systems.
• Solid risk management awareness, including food safety, operational risks, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in food production or any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform job duties may be considered.
• Post qualification i.e. Associate Culinary Diploma or Degree; Professional Cookery or trade tested will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years working experience in varied kitchen positions within a similar environment.
• Must be strong in kitchen functions and administration, and be able to work all shifts when required.
• French speaking and added advantage.