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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Executive Chef to join our team at Craven Cottage CC in Ladysmith. As a Head Chef, you will be responsible for managing the kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food presentation, and maintaining excellent customer service standards. With a strong background in professional cookery and extensive experience in similar environments, we are looking for someone who can lead by example and contribute to our success.
Key Responsibilities
- Generating revenue and cutting costs
- Controlling weekly orders
- Waste and Breakages Management
- Ensuring the kitchen works as a team
- Training new & current staff members and educating them on the menu
- Act as the Leader in the Kitchen
- Generating revenue and cutting costs
- Ensure that all orders are within the budget
- Creating new menus and recipe development
- Ensure smooth running of service and quality of food
- Maintaining high standards at all times
- Ensuring the kitchen is clean and up to standard
- Looking after all equipment and company property
- Be aware of and understand the Company policy in respect of sourcing ingredients and ensure all chefs and kitchen staff understands and employ these policies
- The effective use of company documentation ensure that all relevant control procedures are in place
- Manage the agreed food cost targets
- Record and maintain accurate pricing data
- Recommend and promote new menu ideas and special food events
- Ensure the entire kitchen team are aware of their responsibilities in respect of health and safety
- Ensure that the company food hygiene management system is in place and fully understood
- Undertake regular audits of all areas within the kitchen and storage
- With the support of the Management Team equip all members of the kitchen team with the necessary skills and knowledge to enable them to do their job successfully
- Maintenance reporting & following up.
- Taking time out to meet & greet guests.
Requirements
- Grade 12
- Professional Cookery Diploma / Degree
- At least 5+ years’ experience in a similar environment
- Knowledge of different recipes, menus and kitchen equipment, budgets and menu costing
- Knowledge of HACCP standards
- Menu planning and pricing skills
- Fully computer literate
- Excellent cooking techniques and skills
- Fluent in English
- Excellent time management skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Well-groomed and well presented
Qualifications
- Professional Cookery Diploma / Degree
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About Game Ranger Jobs in Kwazulu-Natal
Working as a Game Ranger in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa is an exciting and rewarding career path for those passionate about conservation and the outdoors. The job market trend for Game Rangers is generally stable, with a steady demand for skilled professionals to manage and protect the province’s rich wildlife and natural resources. Typically, this role requires a strong understanding of biology, ecology, and wildlife management principles.
In terms of compensation, salaries for Game Rangers in Kwazulu-Natal can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Generally, salaries typically range from R400 000 to R800 000 per annum, although these figures are subject to variation. It’s common for more senior roles or positions within larger organizations to command higher salaries, while entry-level positions may start at the lower end of this range.
Common skills required for a Game Ranger role include strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Other essential skills typically include proficiency in wilderness survival and first aid, as well as experience with field research methods and data analysis. Additionally, a solid understanding of biological principles, such as ecology and conservation biology, is often necessary. Many Game Rangers also hold relevant qualifications, such as a degree in environmental science or a related field.
The industries that commonly employ Game Rangers include the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, tourism industry, and government agencies responsible for conservation and wildlife management. These roles often involve managing and maintaining protected areas, conducting research and monitoring programs, and providing educational programs for the public.
For those interested in pursuing a career as a Game Ranger, there are several career development opportunities to consider. Typically, entry-level positions may serve as a starting point, with experience and additional training allowing individuals to progress to more senior roles or specialized positions within organizations. Some common career progression paths include moving into management or supervisory roles, taking on research or project leadership responsibilities, or specializing in a particular area of conservation or wildlife management.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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