Head Chef

3 weeks ago

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa Ingoodcompany Full time
Primary Objective of Position

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Head Chef to organise the kitchen's activities. You will be the first in command in the facilities and will create and inspect dishes before they arrive at the customers ensuring high quality and contentment. You will construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of servings. Be fully in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff as well as oversee work of subordinates.

Head Chef Responsibilities include:Operational Ability:
  • Report all maintenance issues and follow through to conclusion
  • All kitchen staff are trained on and adhering to SOP's.
  • Adequate stocks are kept daily for fluctuating demand.
  • Adequate portions of food items are kept.
  • Manage staff cost within department.
  • Food quality is consistently at a high standard.
  • Control of operational costs gas, water, electricity and non-food
Problem Analysis:
  • Interprets information effectively and grasps the essence of the problem
  • Notices discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information
  • Ask appropriate questions in order to establish the relevant facts
Stress Tolerance:
  • Works productively in a pressurised environment.
  • Maintains a professional demeanour in stressful and difficult situations
  • Maintains concentration & optimism when faced with irate guests or deadlines
  • Effectively handles distractions or interruptions at work.
  • Keeps emotions under control in stressful situations
  • Responds constructively and positively to setbacks (e.g., identifies lessons learned, looks for other opportunities to succeed)
Decision Making:
  • Makes quick, clear and timeous decisions
  • Takes into consideration resources and constraints and suggests alternatives
  • Provides rationale/motivation for recommendations/decisions
  • Decisions taken are informed by relevant facts/criteria
Building Effective Teams:
  • Creates strong morale, energy and spirit in a team.
  • Consistently fosters and leverages collaborative relationships within and across teams.
  • Acknowledges people for their contributions
  • Provides necessary resources or helps to remove obstacles to team accomplishments
  • Defines success in terms of the whole team
  • Creates a feeling of belonging in the team.
Influencing:
  • Persuades others to take action or change their perception so as to achieve desired results.
  • Looks for win-win solutions
  • Uses a range of influencing styles to gain commitment
  • Offers trade-offs or exchanges to gain commitment
  • Identifies and proposes solutions that benefit all parties involved in a situation
Strategic Thinking:
  • Has a clear vision of the organisation's future
  • Adopts a long term perspective on the organisation
  • Takes different internal and external factors into account
  • Puts forward competitive, innovative strategies and plans
  • Anticipates potential threats or opportunities
  • Proposed strategies are linked to concrete outputs and growth for the organisation
Requirements and Skills:
  • Proven experience as Head Chef
  • Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management
  • Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress
  • Outstanding communication and leadership skills
  • Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
  • Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
  • Credentials in health and safety trainingDegree in Culinary science or related certificate
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