Luxury lodge in the beautiful Bela Bela Region (Limpopo province) requires an experienced Lodge Head Chef.
Note: In-person interviews & cook-off at the lodge property in Bela Bela region preferred. Due to the nature of the business, kindly also note no pets & children will be allowed.
Minimum Requirements:
3-5 years' senior chef experience at 4/5* Lodge.
Matric Grade 12
Valid RSA ID
Valid driver's License & own transport is advised
Formal Culinary Qualification
3-5 Years MS Office (Word, Excel & Outlook).
Job Scope:
Responsible for the preparation, cooking and presentation of all food items in accordance with laid down minimum standards as required by the company for a 5 Star lodge.
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.
Serve buffet & a la carte as required.
Ability to manage & oversee all aspects of the kitchen operations, including management of resources, i.e., gas, water, electricity, etc.
Good financial acumen required for controls, budgeting & procurement requirements.
Manage & be responsible for all kitchen staff, ensuring standards are upheld by all.
Manage suppliers & deliveries as required.
Ensure standards as laid out by the company are upheld at all times by the kitchen.
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 – assess staff performance & recognise training needs if required.
Promote interdepartmental cooperation.
Must have good leadership skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Management reporting required.
Manage customer complaints when required.
Stable track record.
Reliable, ethical, confidential, motivated, sales oriented, honest, passionate.
Manage kitchen as a business unit.
Menu planning as required.
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