Job Description

Job Summary Responsibilities:

• Provide strong support to the kitchen staff
• Supervise food preparation and cooking. Help run the pass if need be
• Create and implement daily maintenance and cleaning schedules for kitchen equipment
• Organise preventative maintenance or replacements as needed
• Train and schedule staff - identify problem areas and address them through training
• Systemise and streamline the kitchen administration xe2x80x93 ordering stock, food preparation and presentation, timely delivery, wastage reduction, hygiene, budget control
• Maintain and go above the established standards of food hygiene, cleaning and food handling to maintain impeccable quality within the kitchen
• Implement, monitor, and maintain constant communication between the Kitchen, Management and Front of House staff

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 Years previous senior chef experience in a 4/5* Safari Lodge Environment in a remote setting (Essential)
• Food Hygiene and professional cooking qualifications (Essential)
• Strong Management and Admin skills- this is a BOH job in the kitchen with emphasis on admin, not cheffing, however if needed you will be able to help with service
• Knowledgeable of all dietary and religious requirements
• Good knowledge of creating, implementing, and maintaining written control documents and training manuals
• Strong Admin and Financial Acumen- Excellent knowledge of planning, budgeting, and departmental administration- ensure the kitchen is well planned and catered for with no unplanned shortages within budget
• Excellent HR Skills- Control all staff rosters, discipline and procedures
• General maintenance experience is beneficial
• Mature, responsible well-presented individual who can problem solve and is of sober habits
• Great team player who can work well under pressure
• Hands on, running shifts- setting an example from the front line
• Excellent people skills in terms of managing staff and interacting with guests
• Computer Literate (Word, Excel, Micros)

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