Senior Culinary Operations Manager

5 days ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Neptune Full time

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Culinary Operations Manager to lead our food service operations at Neptune's ANEW Resort Vulintaba in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing an efficient and cost-effective food service to the establishment.

As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our culinary operations run smoothly and meet the high standards of quality and excellence that our guests expect from us.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced and passionate hospitality professional to take on a leadership role and contribute to the success of our resort.

We offer a competitive salary package including a basic salary of R420,000 per annum, plus performance-related bonuses and benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To develop and implement effective culinary operations strategies and procedures that align with the resort's overall goals and objectives;
  • To supervise and manage a team of chefs and kitchen staff to ensure that they have the necessary skills and training to deliver exceptional food quality and service;
  • To maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and hygiene in the kitchen and dining areas;
  • To work closely with other departments, such as front office and housekeeping, to ensure seamless communication and coordination;
  • To monitor and control food costs and inventory levels to optimize profitability;
  • To identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes to increase efficiency and productivity;

Benefits include:

  • A competitive salary package;
  • Performance-related bonuses;
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities;
  • A supportive and dynamic work environment;
  • Access to excellent employee discounts and benefits;

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to join our team and make a real impact at Neptune's ANEW Resort Vulintaba.



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