South Africa: Senior Head Chef – Grahamstown posted by HotelJobs

5* Game Reserve in the Grahamstown area is looking for a Senior Head Chef to deliver an unforgettable experience for guests that will exceed all their expectations.

The Senior Head Chef provides strategic leadership across multiple kitchens / lodges, ensuring culinary excellence, operational efficiency and staff development. The successful candidate will shape the food philosophy and drive innovation.

Duties:

Oversee culinary operations across properties or departments.

Develop and implement food strategies and SOPs.

Mentor Head Chefs and Sous Chefs.

Monitor quality, cost control, and guest satisfaction.

Represent the culinary team in executive meetings.

Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities

Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings

Approve and polish dishes before they reach the customer

Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages

Arrange for repairs when necessary

Remedy any problems or defects

Be fully in charge of hiring, managing, and training kitchen staff

Oversee the work of junior chefs

Rostering of all chefs

Maintain records of payroll and attendance

Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards

Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between coworkers

Requirements:

Grade 12

A formal culinary qualification

Executive-level culinary and management skills.

At least 10+ years in hospitality kitchens.

Strong leadership and mentoring ability.

Business acumen and strategic thinking.

Inspirational and decisive.

Committed to excellence and innovation.

Collaborative and forward-thinking.

Proven success in senior leadership roles.

Proven experience as Head Chef

Exceptional proven ability in kitchen management

Ability to divide responsibilities and monitor progress

Outstanding communication and leadership skills

Up to date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes

Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS, Sage)

Credentials in health and safety training