| Position | Head Chef |
| Posted | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Expired | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Company | Aqua - NYC |
| Location | New York | US |
| Job Type | Full Time |
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POSITION Head Chef
DEPARTMENT Kitchen
RESPONSIBLE FOR All Chefs
REPORTS TO General Manager
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITIONEnsures that the department provides the highest food quality consistent with cost control and profitability margins; hence maximise guest satisfaction and food profitability. All work is carried out in line with the aqua`s guidelines, the departmental business plan, and aqua`s corporate guidelines, and service concepts.
TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ø Ensures the highest food quality appropriate to the market
Ø Adheres to company`s standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation
Ø Ensures proper staffing and adequate supplies for all stations
Ø Supervises the proper set-up of each item on menus and insures their readiness
Ø Oversees the seasonings, portions, and appearance of food service in the operation
Ø Stores unused food properly to minimise waste and maximise quality
Ø Assists in budgetary and payroll expense control as required
Ø Works closely with Chefs to ensure correct preparation and delivery times are kept and food quality is maintained
Ø Assures proper safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices are followed
Ø Responsible for in checking and ordering fresh products and dry storage items required for the kitchen
Ø Confers closely and regularly with the General Manager or Executive Chef
Ø Suggests changes to menus, to reflect local, seasonal and national trends
Ø Assures proper safety, hygiene and sanitation practices are followed
Ø Ensure cleaning check list are signed off on daily basis.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Ø Adheres to all health, sanitation and food safety rules and regulations, and makes sure all staff adheres to these
Ø Ensures that all potential and real hazards are reported and reduced immediately
Ø Fully understands the property`s fire, emergency, and bomb procedures
Ø Ensures that emergency procedures are practised and enforced to provide for the security and safety of guests and employees
Ø Anticipates possible and probable hazards and conditions and either corrects them or takes action to prevent them from happening
Ø Checks that the highest standards of personal hygiene, dress, appropriate uniform, appearance, and conduct is maintained by all employees in the department
KNOWLEDGE, PERSONAL SKILLS & PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Personal Skills:
· 2 – 4 years’ experience
· Fire Risk Assessments
· Health & Safety
· HAS standards
· COSHH
· Ability to communicate with customers and peers with a friendly and positive attitude.
· Demonstrated organizational, coordinating skills.
· Self-motivated and flexible.
· Good organisational skills
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