A Chef de Cuisine, or head chef, manages all aspects of a restaurant's kitchen. This includes menu planning, food preparation, staff management, and ensuring food quality and safety. They often specialize in a particular cuisine, such as Continental, and require extensive culinary experience and leadership skills.

• Key Responsibilities: Menu development, kitchen staff supervision, inventory management, quality control.
• Skills Required: Culinary expertise, leadership, organizational skills, creativity, knowledge of food safety standards.