1- Menu valuation :
- Revise and expand the current menu of the Khan.
- Create a new menu “catering” by studying the prices.
- Ensure that the menu is clearly written so that customers can easily understand and choose their dishes.
- Prepare each weekend the “daily special” menu of the upcoming week and ensure the respect of this latter.
- Ensure that the weekly menu is diversified from a week to another by offering different dish every week/day.
2- Creation of recipes:
- Revise the recipes thus present.
- Develop and modify when necessary the recipes to reach the best textures possible taking care to maintain a good quality / price ratio.
- Write detailed technical data sheet of the preparation of each dish and the ingredients used for each.
- Respect the portions by standardizing the dishes.
3- Food stock management:
- Study the needs of his team to ensure the proper functioning of the kitchen.
- Manage orders and purchases of supplies and foods in coordination with the person of the center who’s in charge of procurement.
- Maintain a good organization of the stock to avoid any ingredient shortage.
- Check and maintain the equipment and materials in good condition.
- Secure stocks and refrigerators used.
- Prepare, review and revise the budget of the kitchen by presenting a monthly report to the operational manager.
4- Management of hygiene in the kitchen :
- Ensure compliance with standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen (floor, material, equipment, staff, food…)
- To constantly tour the places to verify the above.
- Establish and provide a common uniform for all members of his team that they will wear every day.
5- Organization of culinary trainings that respond to the project “Agnes Varis” :
- Establishment of appropriate culinary trainings in coordination with the program manager and project coordinator.
- Organize training sessions efficiently to allow a maximum of people to benefit from it.
- Animate by himself the trainings when possible, or make use of qualified external players.
6- Management of the kitchen’s team :
- Manage the work positions and the distribution of tasks.
- Resolve conflicts that may occur between his team members.
- To motivate his team for a greater productivity.
- Inform the HR of the center about the absences, delays…
Person to coach:
- Employees of khan
- Women of Agnes Varis
In contact with colleagues:
- Operational manager
- Head of the tourism program
- Taanayel’s center manager
In contact with third parties:
- Head of agriculture program
- Field coordinator
- arcenciel’s volunteers
Personal Competencies:
- Teamwork
- Energetic
- Leadership
- Initiative taker
- Time management
- Strict when necessary
- Integrity
- Patience
- Organizational skills
- Observance of professional secrecy
Professional Competencies:
- Traditional Lebanese Cuisine
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
Kindly send your updated CV to recrutement@arcenciel.org and mention the job title "Head Chef" in the subject line
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
Culinary Art
Arabic
Excellent
English
Good
French
Good
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No