Wilco Ltd
Date of Advertisement: 10/06/2026
Position Detail
Title: Chef
Salary:
Due Date: 10/06/2026
Job Description:
The Chef is responsible for planning, preparing, and overseeing the production of high-quality meals while ensuring food safety, hygiene, and kitchen efficiency. The role involves managing kitchen operations, supervising kitchen staff, maintaining inventory, and ensuring customer satisfaction through excellent food preparation and presentation.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead, supervise, mentor, and motivate the culinary team to maintain high performance and teamwork in the kitchen.
- Plan, develop, and update menus, including seasonal menus and daily specials, ensuring creativity, quality, and consistency.
- Prepare and organize daily prep lists to ensure the kitchen team is fully prepared for service.
- Monitor and control food costs, manage inventory levels, and ensure efficient use of kitchen resources.
- Maintain high standards for food storage, stock rotation, product quality, presentation, and kitchen safety.
- Ensure full compliance with all relevant food safety regulations, health codes, and sanitation standards.
- Establish and oversee regular maintenance and cleaning schedules for kitchen equipment, storage areas, and workspaces.
- Participate in the recruitment process by interviewing, evaluating, and selecting qualified kitchen staff.
- Prepare staff schedules and support human resource processes such as training, performance monitoring, and team development.
Selection Criteria
- Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, cooking methods, and professional kitchen practices.
- Proven ability in menu planning, recipe development, and food presentation.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide kitchen staff.
- Thorough understanding of food safety standards, health regulations, and sanitation practices.
- Advanced knife-handling skills and safe food preparation techniques.
- Working knowledge of wine and beverage pairing to complement menu offerings.
- Basic computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office and kitchen management systems.
- Previous experience in kitchen supervision or management within a professional culinary environment.
How to Apply
Application Requirements:
- Cover letter- (2-3 pages); Personal introduction, stating your interest in the position and explain why you suitable for the position
- CV
- Contact Details- Tel and Email
- Email your documents to the company’s email, the Head Office or post to P.O Box provided
Company detail:
Address: P.O Box 201, Port-Vila, Vanuatu
Email: accountspayable1@cnbmwilco.com
Tel: +678 22385