Executive Chef

Executive Chef Zanzibar - Tanzania

Salary: Market Related

Purpose of Position:

Complement Recruitment are recruiting for an Executive Chef based in Zanzibar Tanzania, on a 2 year fixed term contract. We are looking at Chef''''s currently based in South Africa (Gauteng, Western Cape, Kwazulu Natal) looking to work on a 2 year contract for a 5* Island Lodge.

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Minimum Requirements Qualifications And Skills

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Must have formal culinary qualifications and at least 2 years management experience, ideally in a 5* operation.
• Understand the remote/island lifestyle
• The successful candidate must be able to work under pressure and have excellent and consistent attention to detail. He or she will be guest focused, have a positive outlook, be an excellent team player, committed, hardworking and eager to learn.

KEY OUTPUTS:

• Overall responsibility for the standards of the food product on the island: guest and staff food
• Be responsible for implementing kitchen standards and making regular visits to staff kitchen and canteen.
• Be responsible for the development and training of staff (chefs) to increase their individual skills and ensure promotion when possible
  • Manage all administrative departmental duties (staff files, off day schedule, hygiene standards etc)
  • Create seasonal menus based on guests in house and produce in store
  • Presentation according to group lodge food identity
  • Take the food product on the island to the next level in all areas (dishes, guest experiences etc)
  • Excellent stock controls, ordering processes and stock rotation
  • Proactive maintenance of all kitchen equipment
  • Excellent and regular communications with:

ü All chefs

ü Heads of Department

ü Lodge Manager

ü Suppliers

• All food going out to guests at any time to be checked by Exec or Sous Chef
• Meet all guests on arrival as much as possible, know their names
• Excellent and regular interaction with guests: build the relationship, invite feedback
• Be aware of & make your chefs aware of special dietary needs staff and guests
• Good interaction/ communication with team members : invite feedback; exchange ideas; be suggestion-friendly; share experience
• Good discipline and fair treatment in department, and lodge overall: Exec Chef to be a role model

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Passion for food and the food experience
• Ability to lead a team of people effectively
• Strong management skills, day-to-day, and long term
• The ability to motivate staff to consistently deliver
• Ability to think and act creatively within a team
• Good knowledge of hospitality operations including butler service, housekeeping and laundry
• Computer Skills

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Passion for creating fabulous guest delight genuine interest in people and satisfaction
• Good interpersonal skills open and approachable
• Diligence, meticulousness and self-motivation to meet deadlines and keep on top of your job
• Good communication skills
• Willingness/ability to share information and teach and inspire others
• Bright, enthusiastic, energetic and caring personality
• Smart, clean, presentable appearance.

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