Executive Chef

3 weeks ago


Waterberg District Municipality, South Africa Wild Dreams Hospitality Full time
Candidate Requirements :
  • Must have 3-5 years of experience in a 4* lodge
  • Must be prepared to work in a remote area, including adaptability required in such an environment
  • Valid drivers License & own transport is advised
  • Good computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel & Outlook)
  • 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* Luxury Lodge
  • Responsible for two restaurants, outdoor venues, and all function facilities, which include conference facilities, function facilities & outdoor wedding venue
  • Must be able to do the purchasing, checking of goods and
    packing of all relevant storage facilities
  • Serve a high-standard buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner and A La Carte as required
  • Ensure quality & efficiency of food & service to customers is at its highest levels always
  • Must be strong in food stock control and keep wastage to a minimum
  • Good financial acumen is required for controls, budgeting & procurement requirements
  • Able to draft staff rosters and staff registers. Manage labor relations as required. Manage large staff complement
  • Manage suppliers & deliveries as required
  • Ensure standards as laid out by the company are upheld at all times by the kitchen
  • Be able to run various functions at the same time
  • Monitor food standards consistently
  • Have a 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
  • Food cost of sales procedures
  • Must be able to work in all kitchen departments and train staff to required levels of efficiency
  • Promote interdepartmental cooperation
  • Must have good leadership skills
  • Management reporting required
  • Manage customer complaints when required
  • Stable track record
  • Reliable, ethical, confidential, motivated, sales orientated,
    honest, passionate
  • Manage kitchen as a business unit
  • Menu planning as required
  • Reliability & adaptability
  • Planning & organizing a kitchen brigade
  • Eye for detail
  • Stress tolerance
  • Problem analysis
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills
  • Be guest-centric ensuring great experiences
  • Promote & foster teamwork


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