Head Chef

SUMMARY:
Head Chef, Sabie, Salary market related
Including accommodation, meals, uniform & daily laundry service

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

• Grade 12
• Relevant qualification
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English
• Willing to work 42 days on, 14 days off, as well as 4 floating days
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position

• Menu planning, stock ordering, stock control, shift schedules, month end stock take
• All other duties or tasks that might be required from management
• Supervising and training of kitchen staff
• Preparation of food, in line with Standard of Excellence
• Effective guest interaction with regards to specific dietary requirements to enhance guest satisfactions
• Administration of orders to minimize shortages, wastage and effectively control kitchen stock
• Correct use, care and maintenance of kitchen equipment
• Communication with kitchen, restaurant and front of house staff to ensure the smooth running of the department  

• Ability to lead a kitchen
• Excellent understanding of kitchen procedure and timing requirements, good planning and organizational skills
• A passion for food and kitchen-related duties and be determined to grow in this area
• Good communication skills
• Good cooking skills, able to present healthy, innovative and modern dishes
• Able to work under pressure
• Understanding of health and hygiene issues safety procedures and the use of fire fighting equipment and first aid training
• Plan menus for guest and their needs
• Prepare, handle, and store food using internationally acceptable hygiene standards
• Maintain a clean kitchen and food preparation area using internationally acceptable hygiene standards and according to the requirements of the hygiene audit