Overview Of The Role:
- The Kitchen Team Leader works under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager, managing multiple sections in the kitchen. Responsibilities include organizing the team to ensure timely meal preparation, maintaining cleanliness and orderliness, and consistently delivering high standards in food quality and hygiene. Success in this role depends on strong leadership, efficient time management, and collaborative menu planning in line with customer preferences. As part of IKEA Retail, the position impacts customer satisfaction through effective kitchen operations and team coordination.
What You Will Do:
Kitchen Operations
- Direct the preparation, cooking, and presentation of culinary dishes, enforcing strict health and hygiene standards and troubleshooting issues in assigned sections.
- Coordinate stock and ingredient availability with subordinates to proactively produce food within allotted time.
- Handle staffing and rostering for sections, addressing attendance problems and requirements for additional manpower.
- Develop and plan menus with other chefs based on market needs and customer preferences.
- Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure plate presentation and production aligns with recipe cards.
- Supervise and coordinate activities of commis chefs and co-workers engaged in food preparation.
- Delegate tasks to subordinates, observe work methods, and coordinate necessary training with senior production co-workers to boost productivity.
- Ensure equipment and machinery operate at high standards and schedule frequent preventive maintenance.
- Perform other related functions as needed.
Skills
Required Skills To Be Successful:
- Strong leadership abilities.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Proactive problem-solving.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
What Qualifies You For The Role:
- Secondary Degree.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in sales or hospitality service environments.
- Proficient communication skills in English; ability to speak, read, and understand.
- Experience working in a fast-paced setting.
- Computer literacy, especially with MS Office.
