Relief Head Chef
Core
Create and plan menus, oversee food preparation and presentation, manage inventory and costs, and ensure health and safety compliance in a mobile contract catering environment.
Role type
Senior IC relief head chef (contract catering)
Builds
Catering menus and food service experiences for clients in offices, stadiums, cathedrals, and universities
Domain
Hospitality / Contract Catering
Required skills
Menu planning and execution, Inventory and cost control, Customer relations, Health and safety compliance, Budget and financial management, Menu development and innovation
Preferred skills
Contract catering sector knowledge, Creative culinary skills, Leadership and team management, Food cost management, Adaptability in fast-paced environments
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Create and plan menus in accordance with location style and customer preferences, Monitor and manage stock levels and ordering supplies, Interact with customers to understand catering needs and address concerns, Support adherence to health and safety regulations and food safety protocols, Develop and manage kitchen budgets and report on financial performance, Stay updated on culinary trends and incorporate new ideas into menus, Maintain accurate records of inventory, orders, and food preparation processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
