India Chambers

Identifying sales opportunities: Finding new customers and generating leads

Building relationships: Establishing and maintaining relationships with customers

Promoting products: Explaining the features and benefits of products and services

Meeting sales goals: Closing sales and achieving company quotas

Negotiating: Negotiating prices and terms and preparing sales agreements

Providing after-sales service: Helping customers find offers that meet their preferences

Collaborating: Working with colleagues in different sectors

Monitoring trends: Keeping an eye on customer and competitor activity and industry trends

Communicating value: Communicating the value proposition to customers

Sales representatives need to be knowledgeable about the products and services they are selling, and understand how they can address customer needs

Planning menus: Chefs create menus for the restaurant or dining establishment they work in.

Preparing food: Chefs prepare, cook, and arrange food for diners.

Supervising staff: Chefs lead and direct kitchen staff to prepare and serve meals efficiently.

Ordering supplies: Chefs order raw materials and supplies, and receive them in the kitchen.

Inventory management: Chefs keep track of inventory levels, monitor food waste, and ensure the kitchen has the necessary ingredients and equipment.

Developing recipes: Chefs create new dishes, experiment with ingredients, and revise old recipes.

Maintaining cleanliness: Chefs maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.

Overseeing operations: Chefs oversee the operations of the food establishment they work in.

Safety: Ensure safety protocols are followed, and that staff and customers are safe. This includes training employees, regular checks, and managing hazards.

Personnel management: Manage employees, and assess their performance.

Production supervision: Oversee production processes.

Problem solving: Solve operational problems, and make decisions in high-pressure situations. For example, if stock is low, a shift supervisor might advise staff on how to rearrange products.

Record keeping: Maintain accurate records of shift activities.

Customer complaints: Receive and resolve customer complaints.

Inventory: Oversee inventory control, including ordering supplies and maintaining stock levels.

Leadership: Lead and motivate the team to ensure smooth operations.

Shift supervisors should also have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays