Head Of Department: Culinary Arts

The International Hotel School, Durban Campus is looking for a Head of Department: Culinary Arts.
The purpose of the role is to manage the quality of provision, support and compliance within the Culinary Arts and Patisserie department.
Qualities: ·         Patient and mentoring abilities ·         Problem solver ·         Service orientation ·         Passion towards student support and success Requirements Essential Qualifications & Experience: Minimum of a NQF 6 qualification in the hospitality area of specialization Scoped as a registered assessor for one of the institutional programme offerings 2 years team management experience Minimum 2 years lecturing experience Minimum 5 years Culinary Arts experience as a chef Knowledge of academic compliance within the vocational educational sector   Essential Skills: Proficient in computer software, apps, social media, and technology in general Stock control and inventory system proficiency Vocational, POE and practical assessment implementation and management skills Key Responsibilities: ·     Manage the CA department provision and success ·     Responsible for reporting on stock and inventory control ·     Conduct lectures and practical kitchen sessions ·     Resolve student/sponsor queries, tracking, counselling and support ·     Contribute towards curriculum improvement and development ·     Apply assessment principles in line with the assessor code of conduct ·     Invite industry guest speakers and arrange excursions ·     Involvement in professional development activities for self and staff ·     Research into industry trends ·     Conduct induction and workplace foundation training