HEAD CHEF IN SOUTH AFRICA

HEAD CHEF SALARY R PER MONTH GRREN POINT One of the top 4*/5* Hotels based in Green Point has an exciting position for a HEAD CHEF. The Ideal Candidate Must Have:- An appropriate tertiary qualification preferably from a recognized Hotel School At least 5 years experience in a four/five star hotel in a senior position (Sous Chef or higher). Exceptional cooking skills with emphasis on high quality dishes, conference menus and room service menus. Ability to develop, plan and cost menus as required. Be creative and innovative with new food ideas and promotional skills. Strong controls with stocks and rotation thereof to ensure maximum efficiency’s. Self disciplined with strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. Computer literate. Good IR knowledge and conflict handling skills Key Responsibilities:- All aspects of the kitchen department, maintaining high levels of food quality, standards and hygiene. Achieving the department revenue and cost control of budgets as per hotel requirements, whilst exceeding guest expectations. Ensure maximization of profitability through efficiency and excellent controls. Update menus when required and ensure high degree of culinary creativity within the budgeted cost framework. Assists in the preparation and motivates the annual food budget. Close liaison with F&B Manager to ensure optimum communication of co-operation between kitchen and service operations. Ensure consistently high food quality and presentation at all times. Ensure that all operating equipment is properly utilized by correct handling, storage and regular stock counts, in order to minimize losses. Constantly monitoring performance of staff on an ongoing basis. Ensuring ongoing training is in place to enhance standards and development of staff. Review the departmental performance against the objectives set. Take charge of all aspects of selection, training and performance management of subordinates. Maintain the highest standard of personal hygiene and ensure that all staff within the kitchen also adhere to the company’s policies relating to this. Schedule employee rosters to ensure the correct level of coverage. If you meet all the requirements please forward a detailed updated CV to adjconsultants716 at gmail dot com and if you have not heard from us within 14 days, kindly accept that your application has been unsuccessful