Personal chef vs head chef

Differences between personal chef and head chef duties and responsibilities

Personal chef example responsibilities.

• Travel and manage additional kitchens & staff at estates in Hamptons, NJ & NYC.
• Cook and manage daily household functions for a large extend family in the Amagansette and NYC.
• Manage the kitchens, purchase groceries, supplies and equipment; prepares invoicing, and handles receipts receivable.
• Control food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability.
• Prepare and package scratch-made, healthy meals, while consider allergies and personal taste.
• Shop for client's groceries, and prepare weekly meals in the clients home while maintaining ServSafe health standards.
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Head chef example responsibilities.

• Hire, train, and manage a staff of cooks, also train servers and cross train dishwashers.
• Manage a kitchen of military personal and Japanese civilian chefs.
• Supervise, coordinate and direct all culinary activities within the food service department.
• Work manned omelet and brunch stations in dining room.
• Develop HACCP plans for every fresh item carry on premises.
• Assist with setup and break down of equipment for parties, meetings and brunch.
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