Kitchen Head Chef - LV

Head Kitchen Chef Job Description

Position Title: Head Kitchen Chef

Department: Kitchen

Reports To: Executive Chef

FLSA Status: Exempt / Salaried

Position Summary

The Head Chef is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, food quality, inventory control, sanitation, and staff leadership. This role ensures that all dishes meet the establishment’s standards for taste, presentation, consistency, and food safety while maintaining efficient and profitable kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff

- Ensure consistent food quality and presentation

- Monitor food and labor costs to support profitability

- Manage inventory, ordering, and supplier relationships

- Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations

- Oversee kitchen cleanliness, organization, and equipment maintenance

- Recruit, coach, and evaluate culinary team members

- Resolve kitchen-related issues quickly and professionally

- Control waste and implement cost-saving measures