Career Growth Recruitment is looking for an experienced
Executive Chef
for an upmarket Hotel in Sandton.
The Executive Chef is accountable for the overall success of the daily kitchen operations. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Supervises all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high-quality product is produced. Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports.
Minimum Experience and Qualification Required:
Grade 12 and a culinary/hospitality qualification
5 years' experience in a luxury 5 star hotel restaurant or similar environment in a senior management position
Advanced knowledge of food professional principles and practices
Excellent computer literacy, communication and numeracy skills
High level of English proficiency
Ability to plan and execute initiatives
Ability to train and develop a team
Must be motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic
Must be a team player, with a positive attitude
Able to work shifts
Must be able to work under pressure.
Own transport
Key Performance Objectives:
Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
Reviews and adjust systems and procedures in the kitchen to ensure their effectiveness
Develops, designs, or creates new menus and recipes based on standards or artistic contributions
Demonstrates knowledge of high-quality food products, presentations, and flavour
Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards
Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products
Knows and implements brand's Safety Standards
Supervises kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards, and procedures
Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards
Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions
Supports procedures for food & beverage portion and waste controls
Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work
Comprehends budgets, operating statements, and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the financial management of department
Understands the impact of departments operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals
Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational and financial objectives are met
Please ensure that you submit your food portfolio along with your CV.