Head Chef

1 month ago

Hoedspruit, South Africa Jobted ZA C2 Full time

We are looking for a dynamic & innovative Head Chef to oversee the kitchen for &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge. We are seeking a candidate to lead and train a kitchen team in order the achieve guest satisfaction in a high-end hospitality environment.

KEY OUTPUTS:

Service and Kitchen Management

- Run and supervise the entire kitchen operation for Ngala Safari Lodge.
- Work with the Executive chef to ensure standards and goals are met
- Ensure all menus are followed and food standard is excellent at all times
- Support the chefs in daily supplies ordering from central store
- Support and train new chefs on certain recipes if necessary
- Work with Executive Chef to ensure effective implementation of Chef Academy training program
- Training all staff on new menus, new dishes and ensuring that the standard is maintained
- Continuous monitoring and control of dishes going out
- Make personal contact with guests at each meal
- Continuous encouragement and training of staff to provide the best food experience to guests
- Be flexible when receiving unexpected request from guests and ensure you are able to accommodate unusual dietary requirements
- Work within operational budgets
- Stock control measures including stock rotations and monthly stock take procedures as prescribed by the lodge financial co-ordinator
- Invoice Inputting
- Implement and maintain stringent cleaning measures. This includes daily weekly and monthly cleaning as well as stock receiving.
- Attend weekly kitchen meeting with FOH and management team to ensure all items relating to the food experience and communicated and tended to

People

- Continuous training and motivation of all kitchen staff including on the job training
- Ensure all staff understand their responsibilities
- Good communication with:

- All chefs; including the Executive Chef

- Heads of Department

- Lodge Manager

- Suppliers

- Work closely with Executive Chef, Lodge Manager and General Manager to implement standards, and staff policies

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

- Formal Chef Qualification
- At least 3+ years Chef Experience required in 5 star hotels, lodge or at a busy restaurant
- Proven experience as a chef with a strong background in leadership or a supervisory role.
- International exposure is a plus

SKILLS REQUIRED:

- Spoken and written English
- Computer literate
- PAN Strat knowledge advantageous
- Ability to Cost menus.
- Passion for food and the food experience
- Ability to lead a team of people effectively
- Ability to run and delegate a pass during busy service
- Strong management skills, day-to-day, and long term
- The ability to motivate staff to consistently deliver at a 5 star level
- Ability to think and act creatively within a team
- Good knowledge of hospitality operations including butler service and rostering of staff
- Ability to create seasonal menus showcasing locally sourced ingredients and incorporating flavours to reflect the cultural influences of the region.
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

- Patience
- Attention to detail.
- Self-motivated - to always better the guest experience
- Passion for training staff, creating fabulous food, and new ideas
- Good interpersonal skills
- Sense of urgency
- Creative problem-solving and decision making
- Passionate about guest delighting
- Diligence and self-motivation to meet deadlines and keep on top of your job
- Willingness/ability to share information and teach and inspire others
- Ability to adapt and have a sensitivity to the culture of the staff + changing environment and demanding schedules

The successful candidate must be able to work under pressure, have attention to detail, must be accurate, customer focused, and have a positive outlook, excellent team player, committed, hardworking and eager to learn.

Single and couple applicants will be considered for this position.

This is a live in position based at Ngala Safari Lodge.

We reserve the right to not make an appointment.

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