Chef (Qualified)

Duties to include but not limited to: Overall responsibility for the villa kitchens daily operations. Ensuring the hygiene and safety of kitchens are being maintained at the highest level. Implementation of health and safety procedures in the kitchen. Liaising with Lodge Manageress & the relevant companies for villa food orders. Creating new dishes and menus and providing costs. Preparing a suggested menu for villa guests prior to their arrival & adjusting this to their requirements. Preparing / executing all meals, teas etc. for the villa guests. Liaising with / conversing with / hosting guests. (The villa kitchen is based in the villa and is open plan to the living area so guests will interact directly with the chef) Ensuring they have stock of all items (as per the villa guests requirements) prior to their arrival. Maintaining/raising the foods profit margins. Monitoring and controlling food stock levels. Ensuring correct stock rotation procedures are followed. Check that meals meet and exceed internal customer service expectations by training and encouraging staff to use exceptional guest care standards. Identify training needs, train cooks and include skills to produce consistent results. Requirements: Must have solid luxury lodge / villa experience Highly organized with attention to detail Have a passion for working with people and excellent guest interactive skills Perfect command of English Formal training / qualification as a chef Flexible Drivers license preferable Must be able to produce a portfolio Must have contactable references