A Game Reserve in the Western Cape is looking for a creative and experienced Chef for the Lodge Kitchen
Principal Duties:
As the Chef, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the kitchen to deliver an excellent guest experience. The Chef will also be required to ensure that all operational, quality, and administrative functions related to the kitchen are carried out efficiently and effectively. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
· Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions
· Ensuring adequate resources are available according to business needs
· Manage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and acting to ensure compliance with
· current legislation as required
· Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other
· departmental and financial targets
· Ensure team members including wait staff have an up-to-date knowledge of menu items, special
· promotions, functions and events.
· Maintain good communication and work relationships in all areas of the Lodge.
· Supervise and coordinate activities of the team engaged in food preparation.
· Understand employee positions well enough to determine appropriate replacement to fill gaps or
· worse case, perform duties in employees' absence.
· Manage financial performance of the department so that all planning is in line with Lodge objectives
· Review staffing levels to ensure that service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
· Ensure food control systems are adhered to so margins are on target
· Regular review of all menus with GM and F&B Manager to confirm offerings are in line with
· market trends
· Be environmentally aware including wastage management
· Actively seek verbal feedback from guests on a regular basis and respond to all guest queries in
· a timely and efficient manner
Responsible for doing the Stock takes.
· Baking skills
· Ability to work long hours
· Ability to work under pressure
Please note that you will be required to relocate and this is a live-in position.
Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
Experience:
- Food industry, catering, cooking: 5 years (Required)
Application Deadline: 2022/02/17
Expected Start Date: 2024/04/02
