Chef

3 weeks ago


Cape Town City of Cape Town Western Cape South Africa Kwetu Restaurant Full time

At Kwetu Restaurant,  delicious food is our passion.

We are searching for a skilled chef to deliver exceptional dining experiences in true South African style that exceed customers’ expectations.

The chef will cook meals, prep ingredients, and ensure our high safety and cleanliness standards are met.

The chef will also provide strong leadership to other kitchen staff, delegating tasks and providing guidance.

At Kwetu, we realize our reputation is directly dependent on the expertise of our talented chefs, and we’re committed to providing both our customers and employees with quality experiences.

Objectives of this role

Create delicious meals ,bakery goods
Manage kitchen staff while fostering a strong sense of teamwork and minimizing conflict
Maintain high standards for our food and equipment, helping us determine what needs to be ordered or repaired

Create and prepare new menu items or specials, as needed

Take our menu and reputation to the next level by leveraging your expertise, industry knowledge, and culinary creativity

Ensure that food safety and sanitation standards are met at all times

Responsibilities
Analyze the menu and oversee kitchen setup and ingredient prep, delegating tasks as needed
Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and customers receive their food in a timely manner
Cook true South African Cuisine
Ensure that food is unspoiled and kitchen equipment is functional, ordering supplies and restocking ingredients as needed

Train new kitchen staff in operations and techniques, providing leadership, guidance, and instruction

Oversee the cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen equipment and workstations

Skills and qualifications
Advanced knowledge of cooking and food preparation techniques
Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm for teamwork
Familiarity with a range of kitchen equipment
Comfort studying a recipe, determining appropriate steps, and delegating tasks accordingly
Strong leadership skills and an ability to provide clear instructions to other members of the kitchen staff

Experience in a managerial position is a plus
In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
Familiarity with the restaurant industry and the latest industry news
Strong sense of culinary creativity
Experience cooking with diverse ingredients

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