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 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