Job Description

Our client in the Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry is currently looking for a Head Chef, in Hoedspruit, Limpopo.Responsibilities:

• Run and supervise the entire kitchen operation for the 5-star Lodge.
• Work with the Executive chef to ensure standards and goals are met.
• Ensure all menus are followed and food standard is always excellent.
• Support the chefs in daily supplies ordering from the central store.
• Support and train new chefs on certain recipes if necessary.
• Work with the Executive Chef to ensure effective implementation of the Chef Academy training program.
• Training all staff on new menus, and 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 requests from guests and ensure you can 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 meetings with FOH and management team to ensure all items relating to the food experience and communicated and tended to people.

• Formal Chef Qualification.
• At least 3+ years of Chef Experience required in 5-star hotels, lodges, 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.
• 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.

• Dependent on qualification and experience.

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