Head Chef

Life & Brand Portfolio seeks an experienced Head Chef to run our La Parada Gateway kitchen. Reporting to the General Manager, the Head Chef will be responsible for the management and running of a busy kitchen, including 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 the 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 management.Ensure reports are issued timeously.QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:5 years in a similar role.Micros experience is a must.Experience working with Italian food is advantageous.Applicable degree or qualification.Experience in dealing with high volume in a similar environment would be preferable.Strong leadership ability.Well organized.Computer literate and experience on MICROS BOH Systems will be an advantage.Tapa style restaurant experience will be an advantage.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-making.PLEASE NOTE THAT PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES FROM A PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUND, IN TERMS OF OUR COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY.WE RESERVE THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.SHOULD YOU NOT RECEIVE FEEDBACK WITHIN TWO WEEKS, PLEASE ASSUME THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL.Job Type: Full-timePay: R22000,00 per month
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