About this role
DISCOVER THIS WAYAs a Chef de Cuisine, you are responsible for leading the culinary operation across Janine Restaurant & Bakery, Koepelcafé and Specht Bar & Lounge. You will bring each concept to life through exceptional food, consistent quality and strong operational leadership, while ensuring each outlet maintains its own identity.Working closely with the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage team, you will lead and develop the kitchen team, drive culinary standards and continuously look for opportunities to strengthen our offering and guest experience. What are your responsibilities? · Lead the daily kitchen operations across Janine Restaurant & Bakery, Koepelcafé and Specht Bar & Lounge, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation.· Take ownership of culinary standards across the three outlets, ensuring each concept and menu is delivered consistently while maintaining its individual identity.· Develop and evolve menus together with the Executive Chef, introducing seasonal dishes, new ideas and creative concepts that respond to guest preferences and business needs.· Lead by example, coach and develop the kitchen team, creating a positive and high-performing environment where people are encouraged to learn, grow and take ownership.· Organise kitchen workflows, preparation and staffing to ensure smooth and efficient service across multiple outlets.· Monitor food costs, ordering, stock levels and waste, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and support the commercial performance of the outlets.· Maintain the highest standards of HACCP, food safety and hygiene, ensuring full compliance with legislation and company procedures.· Work closely with the Food & Beverage team to ensure strong collaboration between kitchen and front of house and a seamless experience for our guests.· Monitor guest feedback and food quality, using i