Executive Chef
| Location | Hluhluwe, South Africa |
| Date Posted | September 14, 2022 |
| Category |
Chef
|
| Job Type |
Full-time
|
| Currency | ZAR |
Description
ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe are searching for a creative individual that will establish our restaurant, by creating the ultimate dining experience.
The person will be responsible for the menu planning, control of stock, hygiene standards, mentoring our talent for efficient, well-prepared, and profitable service of food according to the required standards of the hotel.
DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Knowledgeable in food preparation, kitchen management, Opera & Micros (sales & catering module)
- Interpersonal and communication skills are essential
- Attention to detail, analytical thinking, problem solving, decision making and time management are essential
- Supervises Chefs and cleaning staff on assigned shifts
- Complete market lists for food on days specified
- Ensures quality of food received into stores complies with standards
- Ensures proper stock rotation, strict control over internal issues from storerooms, cold rooms, deep freezers are under control
- Ensure sufficient supervision for all services i.e. a la carte, buffet etc
- Ensures buffet is cleared and locked away within 10 minutes after service closure
- Ensures that all equipment in kitchen area is clean and well maintained
- Liaise with conference and banqueting coordinator and food & beverage manager on a regular basis to ensure smooth running of functions
- Reviews purchases to revenue report ensuring stock levels maintained
- Manages daily wastage and shrinkage
- Responsible for all policies regarding audit requirements
- Share accountability for food control and all related results
- Ensures all laws, regulations, licenses, policies pertaining to operation of the kitchen function are adhered too.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Matric
- Hospitality Certificate or Hospitality Management Diploma qualification will be an advantage
- At least 3-5 years’ experience within the hospitality industry in 3 / 4star property.
- Must have at least 2 years of management or supervisory experience
- Must be standards orientated
- Good knowledge of Food and Beverage in a 3* or 4* establishment
- High level of customer service, high level of numeracy skills, disciplined, organised, attention to detail, deadline driven, and cost control skills essential.
- Excellent Communication Skills in English and Isizulu will be advantage
- High degree of self-motivation and ambition
- Skills to work both independently and as part of a team
- Time management
Should you believe you have all the required qualifications and skills to fulfil this role, and add value to ANEW Hotels and Resorts, please send your CV
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you have not received a response, please consider your application as having been unsuccessful.