Executive Chef - Umhlanga

High end members club & restaurant in Umhlanga is looking for an Executive Chef. The successful candidate will be responsible for the on-site restaurant as well as conferencing, events & functions.
Responsible for the preparation, cooking and presentation of all food items
Ensure quality & efficiency of food & service to customers is at highest levels always.
Must be able to do the purchasing, checking of goods and packing of all relevant storage facilities.
Must be strong in food stock control and keep wastage to a minimum.
Good financial acumen required for controls, budgeting & procurement requirements.
Able to draft staff rosters and staff registers.
Manage labour relations as required. Manage large staff complement.
Manage suppliers & deliveries as required.
Ensure standards as laid out by the company are upheld at all times by the kitchen.
Be able to run various functions at the same time.
Monitor food standards consistently.
Have a high standard of hygiene.
Ensure all food service areas are maintained in accordance with company standards & hygiene requirements.
Management of Food – FIFO.
Reporting of breakages as required.
Food cost of sales procedures.
Must be able to work in all kitchen departments and train staff to required levels of efficiency.
Requirements:
Minimum of 3-5 years' experience with proven track record within a luxury hotel environment
Matric.
Further tertiary culinary qualifications.
Valid driver's License & own transport is advised.
Own transport required to & from work.
Valid RSA ID.
Stable track record.
Good computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel & Outlook).
Reliable, ethical, confidential, motivated, sales orientated, honest, passionate.
Manage kitchen as a business unit.
Menu planning as required.