161631 Senior Chef

Chefs are excluded from this occupation. Chefs are included in Occupation 321131 Chef.

• Executive Chef
• Head Chef
• Sous Chef

• Develops and monitors kitchen budgets, considering labour, ingredient and equipment costs
• Designs and plans menus based on seasonal trends, customer preferences and costs
• Oversees the recruitment, development and training of Chefs and other kitchen staff
• Assigns tasks and responsibilities to Chefs and Cooks
• Oversees the preparation and presentation of dishes
• Uses and teaches advanced culinary skills and techniques required to prepare menu pieces
• Inspects ingredients and dishes to ensure quality standards are met
• Enforces strict adherence to health and safety regulations in the kitchen