Head Chef

Job Details

Royal Bistro Cafe And Restaurant-Mengo is hiring a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and oversee menu creation, staff management, food quality, and overall kitchen operations at 123 Royal Street, Mengo, Uganda. This is a full-time position with 8 work hours per day. Base salary is not disclosed. The Head Chef collaborates with the Restaurant Manager and front-of-house team to ensure seamless service.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop menus, including daily specials, seasonal offerings, and new dishes, ensuring variety, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, plating, and presentation, ensuring consistency and high standards.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and schedule kitchen staff, including cooks, assistants, and stewards, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Ensure all food meets quality, taste, and presentation standards before leaving the kitchen.
• Manage food inventory, monitor stock levels, minimize waste, and control food costs to maintain profitability.
• Enforce strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards, including HACCP protocols.
• Liaise with suppliers and procurement to ensure timely delivery of quality ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and licensing regulations in the kitchen.
• Calculate food costs and set menu prices in collaboration with management.
• Stay updated on culinary trends and introduce new techniques and dishes to enhance the menu.
• Work closely with the Restaurant Manager and front-of-house team to ensure seamless service.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 12 months of experience required.
• Proven experience in kitchen management, menu planning, and cost control.
• Knowledge of inventory management, supplier coordination, HACCP, and health and safety compliance.
• Strong leadership, staff supervision, and collaboration skills.