1. Kitchen Operations
- Manage and supervise the day-to-day kitchen operations.
- Ensure food is prepared and served on time as per the restaurant's standards.
- Plan daily preparation and allocate duties to kitchen staff.
- Ensure smooth coordination between the kitchen and service team.
- Handle operational issues and take corrective action when required.

2. Food Quality & Presentation
- Maintain consistent taste, quality, portion size, and presentation of all dishes.
- Check food before it is served to customers.
- Develop and standardise recipes and cooking procedures.
- Introduce new dishes and improve existing menu items.
- Take customer feedback seriously and make improvements where required.

3. Menu Planning & Costing
- Plan and update menus in coordination with management.
- Conduct recipe costing and maintain food-cost targets.
- Ensure proper portion control.
- Identify opportunities to reduce food costs without compromising quality.
- Minimise food wastage through proper planning and utilisation.

4. Inventory & Purchasing




- Monitor daily kitchen stock and ensure adequate availability of ingredients.
- Coordinate with the purchase/store team for ordering requirements.
- Check the quality and quantity of received food items.
- Follow proper storage and FIFO (First In, First Out) practices.
- Monitor expiry dates and minimise stock losses and wastage.

5. Team Management
- Lead, supervise, and motivate the kitchen team.
- Allocate duties and prepare kitchen staff schedules in coordination with management.
- Train staff on food preparation, recipes, hygiene, safety, and kitchen procedures.
- Monitor staff performance and discipline.
- Identify training requirements and support employee development.
- Maintain a positive and professional working setting.

6. Hygiene & Food Safety
- Ensure the kitchen and storage areas are clean, organised, and hygienic.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
- Monitor food storage temperatures and

📌 Head Chef (Ribandar)
🏢 SAMATMA ESTATES
📍 Ribandar