Cape Town: Kitchen Manager, Maitland posted by Howland Recruiting

My Maitland based client is looking for a Kitchen Manager who is also a qualified Chef to oversee and manage the daily operations of their busy prep kitchen. You will need at least 3 years experience managing a prep kitchen, a valid drivers license and your own transport and open to working irregular hours.

Requirements:

• Qualified chef with strong culinary skills
• 3 – 5 years experience managing a professional kitchen – preferably in a prep / production environment
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations
• HR experience (warnings, disciplinary hearings, etc.)
• Able to work irregular hours

Bonus:

• 3 years experience managing a prep kitchen
• No work on Sunday

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunity to grow with a dynamic team
• Working Hours: Mon Sat 06:00 16:00

Responsibilities:

• Manage all kitchen operations and staff
• Oversee daily operations
• Stock control
• Food quality control
• Equipment maintenance
• Staff management
• Oversee food preparations and portioning
• Maintain hygiene, safety and food quality standards
• Stock control, ordering and waste management
• Train and motivate kitchen staff to deliver high standards
• Ensure prep schedules are met and production runs smoothly

Forward a detailed CV immediately so as to ensure you dont miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Should you not hear from us within 10 working days, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful. We will keep your details for future placements unless you advise that you wish for us to discard your details.