Head Cook

About the role (TIGA KAWAN PASAR LAMA TANGERANG)

We are seeking a Head Cook to lead the kitchen team and build and improve the operational systems of a new restaurant kitchen, covering food quality, workflow, stock management, cleanliness, and cost control.

Key responsibilities

• Build and improve kitchen systems by developing, implementing, and evaluating operational SOPs from opening, preparation, service, to closing

• Organize work areas, storage, equipment, and station allocation for efficient operations

• Divide tasks and establish responsibilities for each kitchen team member

• Create and ensure implementation of opening, shift change, and closing checklists

• Identify operational problems and implement consistent improvements

• Develop and ensure use of standard recipes, measurements, portion sizes, plating, and cooking methods

• Set standards for taste, appearance, doneness, and service time for each menu item

• Ensure food quality is consistent across all shifts and that all food is checked before serving

• Handle food-related complaints and implement improvements with the team

• Build a system for recording raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished products stock

About you

• Experienced as a Head Cook, Kitchen Leader, or similar position

• Preferably experienced in restaurant opening or improving kitchen systems

• Understand kitchen SOPs, stock opname, FIFO/FEFO, food cost, HPP, yield, and waste control

• Able to create standard recipes and manage stock and production administration

• Possess cooking skills and ability to maintain consistent food quality

• Able to lead, train, and evaluate team members

• Firm, disciplined, detail-oriented, communicative, and proactive in finding solutions

• Willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays