South Africa: Head Chef posted by Dream Resorts

Job Title: Executive Chef

Objective: Seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our food and beverage team and ensure the highest standards of culinary excellence at our prestigious lodge. This role requires a creative and efficient leader with a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences and managing a diverse team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute menus for all food outlets in the lodge
• Coordinate and schedule the work of chefs, cooks, and other kitchen employees to ensure efficient and budgeted food preparation
• Approve requisitions for necessary food supplies and products
• Maintain high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and safety in all kitchen areas at all times
• Implement controls to minimise food and supply waste and theft
• Provide training to kitchen staff on safety, sanitation, and accident prevention principles
• Create standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation to maintain consistency and minimise costs
• Practise portion control for all items served and assist in establishing menu prices
• Prepare budget projections for food, labour, and other costs and monitor financial results

Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies:

• Proven experience in kitchen and food management
• Working knowledge of various computer software programmes, such as MS Office, restaurant management software, and POS systems
• Culinary science or related certificate
• Keep up-to-date with cooking trends and best practises
• Ability to identify and resolve problems efficiently
• Excellent delegation skills for managing multiple tasks
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Stay current with food and beverage trends and best practises
• Ability to manage personnel and achieve financial targets
• Guest-oriented and service-minded