Assist the Executive Chef in the following tasks: Managing, leading, and training of the kitchen staff at the lodge properties in line with the group food directive, ensuring food preparation to the highest standard.Effective Kitchen Administration to minimize shortages and wastage and effective stock control, assuming full responsibility of any shortages, wastage, and variances.Meet mandated cost through creativity and robust stock and accounting systems.Perform effective asset management to ensure that all company assets are maintained in the best possible condition.To review and analyse monthly accounts, highlight, and account for problem areas and ensure appropriate action is taken to rectify these problems.To ensure that the Kitchen cleanliness and hygiene is of the highest standard.Maintain fridges and stores to ensure they are clean and stocked at the correct levels.Implement, monitor, and maintain constant communication between the Kitchen, Management and Front of House staff.Check that meals and functions are set up to standards.Staff food control: cost, quality, and quantity.Attend meetings when required.Training, Development & Mentorship Assist the Executive Chef in the following tasks:To earmark and develop individuals who show potential to grow into positions within the greater MORE group.To implement and document training, facilitating the use of MORE appointed internal and external trainers, and ensuring continuous learning and growth of the Kitchen team.To provide effective leadership through professional man-management and encouragement of all subordinates, including mediation.To drive and monitor the effective implementation and execution of MORE Performance Management and Succession Planning processes.To carry out regular, meaningful performance appraisals conducted in such a manner that effective, open, two-way communication is maintained. To follow up and ensure that the agreed action and developmental plans identified at these appraisals are being affected.Food & Menu Preparation Assist the Executive Chef in the following tasks:Implement menus throughout the different outlets and properties.Quality check taste and clear presentation of dishes with Exec Chef, to ensure excellent standard of the food across all properties.Ensure that portion sizes are on spec and plating of food is controlled to avoid wastage and maintain a group standard.Ensure that all food is being prepared to the highest standards.Ensure efficient work with the focus on completing the task within the time available and to the standard set.Upper Union Restaurant Spend one month at Upper Union at the start of the 2-month cycle, contributing to culinary operations and menu development.Return to Upper Union for two weeks at the end of each cycle (week 7 & 8) to consolidate learnings and refine processes.REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS Experience: Minimum of 10 years in restaurant environments, with at least 5 years as a Head Chef. FOH experience is essential.Lifestyle: Must have no dependents and fully embrace the travel-focused nature of this role.Location: Cape Town-based, with a desire for an African adventure.Transport: Must own reliable transportation.N.B. - Please upload a copy of your Food Portfolio in additional documents.PERKS & CONDITIONS On Properties: All food, accommodation, and laundry provided by the lodge.In Cape Town: Candidate is responsible for all personal costs, except one daily meal provided during shifts at Upper Union.MAXIMIZING YOUR IMPACT AS A MEMBER OF THE MORE FAMILY COLLECTION Excellent attention to detail.Guest focus philosophy, living the MORE brand and driving the MORE experience.Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), practicing honest communication.Team player with positive attitude, enthusiasm, and emotional control.Excellent time management and self-discipline, interpersonal & solution seeking skills.Proactive, use initiative and creative flair when required.Committed and loyal, adaptable, and flexible.Must work accurately under pressure.People skills – tolerance, patience, and care, ability to receive constructive feedback openly.We create opportunities and experiences for people to enrich their lives. Our values guide our behaviours and how we act, and they help us find the right partnerships for growth: Be AWARE (the "thoughtful" value)Respond GENEROUSLY (the "more" value)Strength in DIVERSITY (the "family" value)Make it BETTER (the "continuous improvement" value)
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