Head Chef

6 days ago

Hoedspruit, South Africa HR Genie Full time

We are looking for a dynamic & innovative Head Chef to oversee the kitchen for &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge. We are seeking a candidate to lead and train a kitchen team in order the achieve guest satisfaction in a high-end hospitality environment.

KEY OUTPUTS:

Service and Kitchen Management

  • Run and supervise the entire kitchen operation for Ngala Safari Lodge.
  • Work with the Executive chef to ensure standards and goals are met
  • Ensure all menus are followed and food standard is excellent at all times
  • Support the chefs in daily supplies ordering from central store
  • Support and train new chefs on certain recipes if necessary
  • Work with Executive Chef to ensure effective implementation of Chef Academy training program
  • Training all staff on new menus, new dishes and ensuring that the standard is maintained
  • Continuous monitoring and control of dishes going out
  • Make personal contact with guests at each meal
  • Continuous encouragement and training of staff to provide the best food experience to guests
  • Be flexible when receiving unexpected request from guests and ensure you are able to accommodate unusual dietary requirements
  • Work within operational budgets
  • Stock control measures including stock rotations and monthly stock take procedures as prescribed by the lodge financial co-ordinator
  • Invoice Inputting
  • Implement and maintain stringent cleaning measures. This includes daily weekly and monthly cleaning as well as stock receiving.
  • Attend weekly kitchen meeting with FOH and management team to ensure all items relating to the food experience and communicated and tended to

People

  • Continuous training and motivation of all kitchen staff including on the job training
  • Ensure all staff understand their responsibilities
  • Good communication with:
    • All chefs; including the Executive Chef
    • Heads of Department
    • Lodge Manager
    • Suppliers
  • Work closely with Executive Chef, Lodge Manager and General Manager to implement standards, and staff policies

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

  • Formal Chef Qualification
  • At least 3+ years Chef Experience required in 5 star hotels, lodge or at a busy restaurant
  • Proven experience as a chef with a strong background in leadership or a supervisory role.
  • International exposure is a plus

SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Spoken and written English
  • Computer literate
  • PAN Strat knowledge advantageous
  • Ability to Cost menus.
  • Passion for food and the food experience
  • Ability to lead a team of people effectively
  • Ability to run and delegate a pass during busy service
  • Strong management skills, day-to-day, and long term
  • The ability to motivate staff to consistently deliver at a 5 star level
  • Ability to think and act creatively within a team
  • Good knowledge of hospitality operations including butler service and rostering of staff
  • Ability to create seasonal menus showcasing locally sourced ingredients and incorporating flavours to reflect the cultural influences of the region.
  • Ability to work flexibly
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

  • Patience
  • Attention to detail.
  • Self-motivated - to always better the guest experience
  • Passion for training staff, creating fabulous food, and new ideas
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Sense of urgency
  • Creative problem-solving and decision making
  • Passionate about guest delighting
  • Diligence and self-motivation to meet deadlines and keep on top of your job
  • Willingness/ability to share information and teach and inspire others
  • Ability to adapt and have a sensitivity to the culture of the staff + changing environment and demanding schedules

The successful candidate must be able to work under pressure, have attention to detail, must be accurate, customer focused, and have a positive outlook, excellent team player, committed, hardworking and eager to learn.

Single and couple applicants will be considered for this position.

This is a live in position based at Ngala Safari Lodge.

We reserve the right to not make an appointment.

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