Our client, an upmarket restaurant in Stellenbosch is seeking to employee a Senior Chef to join their team
Duties will include but are not limited to:

Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities

Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings

Approve and “polish” dishes before they reach the customer

Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages

Be fully in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff

Oversee the work of subordinates

Maintain records of payroll and attendance

Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards

Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-oworkers

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Senior Chef

Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management

Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress

Outstanding communication and leadership skills

Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes

Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)

Credentials in health and safety training

Degree in Culinary science or related certificate preferred

In return, a competitive salary is on offer (depending on experience)

Job Reference #: SW002064/KR