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Head Chef - Remote Operations Support (Remote)
Posted 21 days ago
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Our client, a leading catering services provider, is seeking a highly experienced and innovative Head Chef to provide remote operational support and menu development. This unique, fully remote position allows a seasoned culinary professional to leverage their expertise without the need for on-site kitchen management. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of diverse cuisines, food safety standards, and cost management. You will be responsible for developing new menus, creating standardized recipes, advising on operational efficiency, and ensuring consistent quality across various catering projects. Key responsibilities include:
A diploma or degree in Culinary Arts or a related field is required, along with a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in high-volume catering or fine dining, with at least 5 years in a Head Chef or Executive Sous Chef role. Extensive knowledge of international cuisines and menu planning is essential. Proven experience in food cost analysis and control, as well as strong understanding of food safety protocols, is mandatory. Excellent communication, organizational, and remote collaboration skills are vital. This exciting role, though conceptually based in **Meru, Meru, KE**, is entirely remote. The ability to articulate culinary vision clearly and support diverse teams virtually is crucial. Experience with menu costing software and a strong understanding of catering logistics will be a significant asset. A portfolio of past menu creations and culinary achievements is highly desirable.
- Designing creative and appealing menus for a wide range of events and client needs, considering dietary restrictions and seasonal availability.
- Developing detailed, standardized recipes with precise ingredient lists and preparation instructions.
- Advising on food procurement, inventory management, and waste reduction strategies.
- Providing remote guidance and training support to on-site kitchen teams on culinary techniques and best practices.
- Ensuring adherence to all food safety and hygiene regulations (HACCP, local health codes).
- Collaborating with the operations team to troubleshoot culinary challenges and implement solutions.
- Staying abreast of current culinary trends, innovations, and competitor offerings.
- Conducting virtual tastings and menu reviews with clients.
- Assisting in the development of training materials for culinary staff.
A diploma or degree in Culinary Arts or a related field is required, along with a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in high-volume catering or fine dining, with at least 5 years in a Head Chef or Executive Sous Chef role. Extensive knowledge of international cuisines and menu planning is essential. Proven experience in food cost analysis and control, as well as strong understanding of food safety protocols, is mandatory. Excellent communication, organizational, and remote collaboration skills are vital. This exciting role, though conceptually based in **Meru, Meru, KE**, is entirely remote. The ability to articulate culinary vision clearly and support diverse teams virtually is crucial. Experience with menu costing software and a strong understanding of catering logistics will be a significant asset. A portfolio of past menu creations and culinary achievements is highly desirable.
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Head Chef - Remote Operations Support (Remote)
Posted 15 days ago
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Our client is seeking an experienced and innovative Head Chef to provide remote operational support and culinary guidance. This unique role will focus on developing and refining recipes, creating menus, and offering expertise to various food service operations managed by our client, all from a remote setting. The ideal candidate will have a distinguished background in professional kitchens, a passion for culinary arts, and the ability to translate culinary vision into practical, scalable solutions for diverse food concepts. Responsibilities include developing new and seasonal menu items, creating standardized recipes and plating guides for consistency across multiple locations, conducting remote culinary training and development for kitchen staff, researching food trends and identifying opportunities for menu innovation, developing operational procedures and best practices for kitchen management, ensuring adherence to food safety and hygiene standards, collaborating with supply chain and procurement teams to source quality ingredients, troubleshooting operational challenges in kitchens remotely, and contributing to the overall culinary strategy of the organization. A culinary degree or equivalent professional training is required, along with a minimum of 7 years of experience as a Chef, with at least 3 years in a Head Chef or Executive Chef capacity. Proven experience in menu development, recipe creation, and cost control is essential. Strong understanding of food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP) and kitchen operational management is a must. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are critical for success in this remote support role. Ability to provide clear and concise culinary direction and training remotely is paramount. Our client is expanding its food service ventures and requires a seasoned culinary expert to guide its operations and ensure exceptional food quality and consistency. This is a remarkable opportunity to leverage your culinary expertise in a new way, influencing multiple food outlets without the direct demands of a physical kitchen, all within a flexible remote framework.
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