South Africa: Executive Chef posted by Ziyana Business Consulting and Training

• Must be prepared to work in remote area, including adaptability required in such an environment
  
• Position would be responsible for two restaurants, two bush venues and all function facilities, which include conference facilities.
  
• Responsible for the preparation, cooking and presentation of all food items in accordance with laid down minimum standards as required by the company for a 4-star lodge.
• Ensure quality & efficiency of food & service to customers is at highest levels always.
  
• Must be able to do the purchasing, checking of goods and packing of all relevant storage facilities.
  
• Serve hot buffet & a la carte as required.
  
• Must be strong in food stock control and keep wastage to a minimum.
  
• Good financial acumen required for controls, budgeting & procurement requirements.
  
• Able to draft staff rosters and staff registers. Manage labour relations as required.
  
• Manage large staff complement.
  
• Manage suppliers & deliveries as required, prioritising both quality and cost.
  
• Ensure standards as laid out by the company are always upheld by the kitchen.
  
• Be able to run various functions at the same time.
  
• Monitor food standards consistently.
  
• Have an extremely high standard of hygiene.
  
• Ensure all food service areas are maintained in accordance with company standards & hygiene requirements.
  
• Management of Food FIFO.
  
• Reporting of breakages as required.
• Must have an excellent understanding of Food Cost and Cost Controls
  
• Must be able to work in all kitchen departments and train staff to required levels of efficiency.
  
• Promote interdepartmental cooperation.
  

Requirements

• Applicants must have at least 3-5 years Executive Chef experience at a 4/5* Hotel.
  
• Matric.
  
• Further tertiary culinary qualifications.
  
• Valid drivers license & own transport.
  
• Must have good leadership skills.
  
• Management reporting required.
  
• Manage customer complaints when required.
  
• Valid RSA ID.
  
• Stable track record.
  
• Good computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel & Outlook).
  
• Reliable, ethical, confidential, motivated, sales-oriented, honest, passionate.
  
• Manage the kitchen as a business unit.
  
• Menu planning as required.
  

Benefits

• SALARY – Salary negotiable within reason & dependent on experience and
  
• qualifications
  
• The remuneration will be discussed at the interviews or upon individual requests.
  
• Meals provided on duty