Executive Chef Milano

Executive Chef
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Job Overview**:

The Executive Chef of Catering Services is responsible for overseeing all culinary activities for the catering division.

This includes menu planning, food preparation, and kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of quality and presentation.

The Executive Chef leads the kitchen staff, manages budgets, maintains inventory, and ensures compliance with health and safety regulations.

The role requires creativity, leadership, and a keen understanding of customer service in a catering environment.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Menu Development**:

- Create and develop innovative and seasonal menus tailored to diverse client needs and event types.

- Collaborate with clients and the catering team to customize menus for special events.

- Ensure menus align with dietary restrictions and preferences.

- **Food Preparation and Presentation**:

- Oversee the preparation, cooking, and presentation of all food items.

- Ensure food quality and consistency are maintained at all times.

- Implement plating techniques that enhance the visual appeal of dishes.

- **Kitchen Management**:

- Lead and manage kitchen staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.

- Foster a positive and productive work environment.

- Ensure efficient kitchen operations and workflow.

- **Budget and Inventory Management**:

- Develop and manage the catering department budget.

- Monitor food costs and implement cost-control measures.

- Oversee inventory management, including ordering, stocking, and maintaining optimal levels of ingredients and supplies.

- **Health and Safety Compliance**:

- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and standards.

- Implement and maintain proper sanitation practices.

- Conduct regular inspections of the kitchen and storage areas.

- **Client Relations**:

- Work closely with clients to understand their needs and preferences.

- Provide tastings and consultations to secure new business.

- Address and resolve any client issues or concerns promptly and professionally.

- **Event Coordination**:

- Coordinate with the catering team to ensure seamless execution of events.

- Oversee on-site food preparation and service during events.

- Ensure all culinary aspects of events are executed to the highest standards.

- **Innovation and Trends**:

- Stay updated with current food trends and incorporate them into menus.

- Experiment with new recipes and techniques to keep the offerings fresh and exciting.

- Attend culinary workshops, seminars, and networking events.

Pay: €4, 900. 00 - €6, 000. 00 per month

Application Question(s):

- Do you have experience in Bulk/Mass Catering services division as Executive Chef ?