Chef job description
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Use this free Chef job description template to write a clear, effective ad. Copy it, fill in the details in brackets, and post your role on Rolebee.
What does a Chef do?
A Chef prepares and cooks food to a high standard — running the kitchen, designing dishes, and keeping food safe, consistent, and on time.
Chef responsibilities
- Prepare and cook dishes to the menu's standard
- Manage food preparation, portioning, and presentation
- Maintain kitchen hygiene and food-safety standards
- Control stock, ordering, and waste
- Supervise and train kitchen staff
- Contribute to menu development and specials
Chef requirements
Split your requirements into genuine must-haves and nice-to-haves. Long "essential" lists deter strong applicants, so keep the must-haves to the few that truly matter.
- Must have: Proven cooking experience at the required level
- Must have: Knowledge of food-safety and hygiene standards
- Must have: Ability to work quickly under pressure in a busy service
- Must have: A relevant culinary qualification or equivalent experience
- Nice to have: Experience in the relevant cuisine or venue type
- Nice to have: Menu-development experience
- Nice to have: Kitchen leadership experience
Chef job description template
Copy this template, fill in the bracketed details, and adjust it to your business. Adding a salary range will noticeably increase the number of applications you receive.
Chef [Company] · [Location / Remote] · [Full time / Part time] ABOUT THE ROLE A Chef prepares and cooks food to a high standard — running the kitchen, designing dishes, and keeping food safe, consistent, and on time. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Prepare and cook dishes to the menu's standard • Manage food preparation, portioning, and presentation • Maintain kitchen hygiene and food-safety standards • Control stock, ordering, and waste • Supervise and train kitchen staff • Contribute to menu development and specials WHAT YOU'LL BRING Must have: • Proven cooking experience at the required level • Knowledge of food-safety and hygiene standards • Ability to work quickly under pressure in a busy service • A relevant culinary qualification or equivalent experience Nice to have: • Experience in the relevant cuisine or venue type • Menu-development experience • Kitchen leadership experience WHAT WE OFFER • Salary: [range] • [Benefits, flexibility, growth] HOW TO APPLY Apply with your resume — we review every application and reply within [timeframe].
Tips to attract the best candidates
- Include a salary range — it's the single biggest driver of applications.
- Lead with what the candidate gets, not just what you need.
- Keep the ad scannable: short intro, clear responsibilities, honest requirements.
- Post it where the right people will see it, and feature it for urgent roles.