Head Chef

Minimum requirements: Grade 12Relevant qualificationFully bilingual in Afrikaans and EnglishWilling to work 42 days on, 14 days off, as well as 4 floating daysMinimum of 3 years experience in a similar positionMinimum responsibilities:Menu planning, stock ordering, stock control, shift schedules, month end stock takeAll other duties or tasks that might be required from managementSupervising and training of kitchen staffPreparation of food, in line with Standard of ExcellenceEffective guest interaction with regards to specific dietary requirements to enhance guest satisfactionsAdministration of orders to minimize shortages, wastage and effectively control kitchen stockCorrect use, care and maintenance of kitchen equipmentCommunication with kitchen, restaurant and front of house staff to ensure the smooth running of the department Preferred skills:Ability to lead a kitchenExcellent understanding of kitchen procedure and timing requirements, good planning and organizational skillsA passion for food and kitchen-related duties and be determined to grow in this areaGood communication skillsGood cooking skills, able to present healthy, innovative and modern dishesAble to work under pressureUnderstanding of health and hygiene issues safety procedures and the use of fire fighting equipment and first aid trainingPlan menus for guest and their needsPrepare, handle, and store food using internationally acceptable hygiene standardsMaintain a clean kitchen and food preparation area using internationally acceptable hygiene standards and according to the requirements of the hygiene auditConsultant: Erin Hardy - Dante Personnel Pretoria Silver Lakes