Brand Executive Chef

Life & Brand Portfolio; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known brand management company is looking for an experienced Brand Chef to lead their culinary operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role and a relevant degree. Responsibilities include maintaining high standards, developing new recipes, and ensuring food quality across multiple locations. Preference will be given to candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a similar role.
• Strong leadership ability and well-organized.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure standards are upheld and operational equipment is functional.
• Conduct monthly quality control audits and store visits.
• Develop new recipes and train staff on new dishes.
• Monitor hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Leadership ability

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Decision-making

Stress tolerance

Education

Applicable degree or qualification

Tools

MICROS BOH Systems

Job description

Life & Brand Portfolio seeks an experienced Brand Chef to head our Harbour House brand. Reporting to the Group New Product Development Chef, the ideal candidate must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

Training & Standard Maintenance by:

• Ensuring standard are upheld by checking if operational equipment is up to standard and in working order.
• Providing input regarding new recruits, disciplinaries and dismissals.

Quality Control

• Store visits regularly.
• Monthly quality control audit and report for each store.
• Quality control on products from suppliers.
• Weekly visits to Central Kitchen for tastings.
• Supervising staff, offering assistance as needed.

New Recipe & Menu Development

• Create or design new recipes based on a brief.
• Compile a proposal.
• Arrange for tastings.
• Once approved, create plate recipes and production recipes.
• Implement and train staff on new dishes.

Cost of Sales Controls

• During store visits, check stock counts.
• Analysis of monthly cost of sales report. Provide analysis for stores that have issues.
• Portion control as part of the sales control.

Hygiene & Safety Standards

• Ensuring proper hygiene on a daily basis.
• Train staff around safe kitchen practices.
• Ensure updates around hygiene and safety standards are relayed and actioned in store.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Knowledge Required

• 5 years in a similar role;
• Applicable degree or qualification;
• Experience in a similar environment would be preferable;
• Strong Leadership ability;
• Well organised;
• Computer Literate and experience on MICROS BOH Systems will be an advantage as well;
• Ability to delegate and manage down effectively;
• High attention to detail and process driven;
• Ability to interpret statistical information;
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of management;
• Ability to multi-task;
• Discretion and integrity;
• Stress tolerance;
• Decision-making.

Please note that preference will be given to candidates from a previously disadvantaged background, in terms of our commitment to employment equity.

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Should you not receive feedback within two weeks please assume that your application has not been successful.