Executive Head Chef

2 weeks ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Reef Caterers Full time

Job Description - Head Chef

Job Summary

We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef in Pretoria.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • All aspects of purchasing, food preparation & presentation
  • Menu design, planning & implementation
  • Ensure that all equipment/stock/uniforms under chef's control are managed and kept secure
  • Sound understanding of food costing.
  • Maintain complete contol of the kitchen at all times
  • Spot prblems and resolve them quickly and efficiently
  • Charged with maximizing the productivity of the kitchen staff, as well as managing a team of kitchen staff
  • Ensure that quality culinary dishes are served on schedule & the approving of all prepared food items that leave his or her kitchen
  • Produce menus which demonstrate flair, imagination and an upmarket awareness that meets customer needs and VIP function preferences.
  • Monitor and manage a cost effective production process reflecting best practices
  • Monitor and manage hygiene standard and status in all kitchens 90 % external audit
  • Ensure the compliance of Fedics to Health and Safety standards on the complex.
  • Promote and ensure a safe working environment to guests and staff
  • Controls such as weekly stock takes/stock rotation /par stock levels to be maintained
  • Portion control /Reduce Pilferage/Losses /Batch cooking system in place
  • Stay abreast with food trends
  • Maintain a high standard of function presentation & skill

Skills and Competencies

  • Demonstrate leadership, innovation & commitment
  • Ability to produce high volume of work in a timely manner which is accurate, complete and of high quality
  • Interpersonal & Communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Strong financial/business acumen & understanding of food cost and labour efficiencies
  • Computer literate
  • Organising and planning skills
  • Team player that is production driven
  • Strong in functions
  • Strong client and customer service skills (customer centric)
  • Disciplinary procedures knowledge / Basic HR & IR
  • Attention to detail with general admin & management skills

Qualifications

  • Relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent in the food industry
  • Minimum matric
  • Minimum of 5 years' management and professional cookery experience
  • Essential
  • Must have reliable vehicle and driver's license
  • Training background
  • Fine dining upmarket restaurant experience

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Pretoria, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Head Chef: 5 years (required)

Expected Start Date: 2023/03/13
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