The Head Chef shall prepare 5 Star meals at an international level and will be held responsible for menu preparation for daily family meal planning based on client preferences, menus for events as directed by the Estate Manager, shopping for ingredients, inventory and cost control, meal preparation, food safety, direction of event kitchen staff, and kitchen hygiene.
Responsibilities:
• Grocery Shopping: Selecting and purchasing fresh and specialty ingredients required for meal preparation, while managing the budget set by the Chateau de Saigon Estate Manager
• Ingredient Sourcing: Assisting the Estate Manager to establish and maintain relationships with local farmers, butchers, and markets to source the highest quality and most sustainable ingredients.
• Recipe Development: Innovating and experimenting with new recipes to keep meal offerings exciting and diverse.
• Event Catering: Organizing and executing meal preparation for special occasions, such as dinner parties, birthdays, or other events hosted by the client.
• Menu Planning: Crafting weekly or daily menus tailored to clients’ dietary preferences, nutritional needs, and any special requests.
• Food Safety: Maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, properly storing food to prevent spoilage, and ensuring all meals are prepared safely.
• Meal Preparation: Cooking meals at designated times or preparing them in advance for clients to reheat, ensuring each dish meets the high standards expected by the client.
• Kitchen Management: Organizing the kitchen, including pantry management, equipment maintenance, and inventory tracking.
• Special Diets: Accommodating various dietary restrictions such as diabetic, celiac, vegetarian, lactose intolerance, vegan, gluten- free, paleo, or ketogenic diets and staying informed about the latest dietary trends.
• Cooking Lessons: Providing cooking demonstrations or lessons to clients interested in learning culinary techniques or recipes.
• Nutrition: Collaborating with nutritionists or dietitians, if necessary, to develop meals that support a client’s health goals.
