Head Chef

6 days ago


Limpopo, South Africa Career Pathfinders Full time

Head Chef

5* Game Lodge Limpopo.

Responsibilities:

  1. 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 5* lodge.
  2. Ensure quality & efficiency of food & service to customers is at highest levels always.
  3. Must be able to do the purchasing, checking of goods, and packing of all relevant storage facilities.
  4. Serve buffet & a la carte as required.
  5. Ability to manage & oversee all aspects of the kitchen operations, including management of resources, i.e., gas, water, electricity, etc.
  6. Good financial acumen required for controls, budgeting & procurement requirements.
  7. Manage & be responsible for all kitchen staff, ensuring standards are upheld by all.
  8. Manage suppliers & deliveries as required.
  9. Ensure standards as laid out by the company are upheld at all times by the kitchen.
  10. Monitor food standards consistently.
  11. Have a high standard of hygiene.
  12. Ensure all food service areas are maintained in accordance with company standards & hygiene requirements.
  13. Management of Food – FIFO.
  14. Reporting of breakages as required.
  15. Food cost of sales procedures.
  16. Must be able to work in all kitchen departments and train staff to required levels of efficiency – assess staff performance & recognize training needs if required.
  17. Promote interdepartmental cooperation.
  18. Manage customer complaints when required.
Requirements:
  1. Valid driver's License & own transport is advised.
  2. Must have good leadership skills.
  3. Strong attention to detail.
  4. Management reporting required.
  5. Valid RSA ID.
  6. Stable track record.
  7. Good computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel & Outlook).
  8. Reliable, ethical, confidential, motivated, sales oriented, honest, passionate.
  9. Manage kitchen as a business unit.
  10. Menu planning as required.
Competencies:
  1. Reliability & adaptability
  2. Planning & organizing a kitchen brigade
  3. Eye for detail
  4. Stress tolerance
  5. Problem analysis
  6. Excellent verbal & written communication skills
  7. Be guest-centric ensuring great experiences
  8. Promote & foster teamwork
Experience:
Applicants must have at least 3-5 years' senior chef experience at 4/5* Lodge.

Education:
Matric.
Further tertiary culinary qualifications.

Benefits:
- 5% Provident – forms part of CTC package (compulsory membership)
- Medical aid is available for individual only & the company will pay 50% of the employee's membership but is restricted to Classic Saver or below option on Discovery (voluntary membership)

Valid RSA ID is required.
Own vehicle recommended & driver's license is essential.
Proven track record within a luxury hotel/lodge environment as per attached spec.

Additional Notes:
NOTE: Company Retirement Age is 60.
Candidates must be available for interview in person.
Environment is not pet-friendly.
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