CG 401019 - HEAD CHEF/EXECUTIVE CHEF

Employer Description

Luxury Big 5 Game Reserve, situated in the Kruger Park Regions.

Job Description



Head Chef Roles & Responsibilities will be as follows: All food production (including that used for restaurants, functions etc) Menu Development. Costing of Menus, Recipes and Over Heads. Supervise and Train Staff. Develop and Monitor Budget costs for the Kitchen. Maintain the Highest Professional Food Quality presenting on the Best. Adhering to Strict Sanitation Standards. Responsible for the Smooth running of the Kitchen. Head Chef to be Confident and available during service times to Interact with Guests on request. Ensure that Guest queries and complaints are dealt with in a Swift and Courteous Manner. Achieve Guest Satisfaction, Ability to take Control in a Calm manner while under pressure, Motivate staff, Creative, Planning of menus and costing, Compare prices of stock and ingredients with suppliers, Ensure that all standards and SOPs are adhered to, Regular training of staff, Ensure kitchen hygiene is being adhered to at all times, Track wastages daily, Stock take. Check all deliveries. Insure the Kitchen is run in a Environmentally Friendly Manner. Knowledge in Authentic African Cuisine.



Qualifications


Matric
Diploma in Professional Cookery


Skills

Minimum 5 years experience in a 5 Star Lodge Environment, Valid South African drivers license, Working knowledge of various computer software programs, Comply with Health and Safety Regulations, Microsoft Office, Kosha experience would be advantageous.

Salary / Package

Negotiable

Benefits
Accommodation
Meals on duty