Head Chef - Cape Town #001

Head Chef needed - Kloof StreetReporting to the General Manager and the Head Chef will be responsible for the management and running of a busy kitchen. Supervision, performance management and effective delegation to various junior managers and staff to ensure a cost effective, efficient and smooth-running kitchen.RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:• Ensure daily store operational requirements are met• Ensure smooth running of kitchen• Supervision of staff• Ensure store hygiene, maintenance, health and safety requirements are met• Beverage cost, food costs and stock control are within specified range• Be on duty for busy shifts, weekends and all functions.• Ensure effective communication between staff as well as managemen• Ensure reports are issued timeouslyQUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED• 5 years in a similar role.• Experience work with seafood advantageous• Applicable degree or qualification• Experience in dealing with high volume, in a similar environment would be preferable• Strong Leadership ability;• Well organised• Computer Literate and experience on MICROS BOH Systems will be an advantage as well• Eatery Style Restaurant experience will be an advantage as well• Ability to delegate and manage down effectively;• High attention to detail and process driven;• Ability to interpret statistical information;• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of management• Ability to multi-task• Discretion and integrity• Stress tolerance• Decision-makingRemuneration R25000 - R35000Send CV in MS word format with contactable references, food portfolio and professional head and shoulders picture