Chef

Capsicum Culinary Studio; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading culinary studio as a Chef, where you'll oversee kitchen operations, food preparation, and menu creation. The role requires strong leadership skills, a culinary diploma, and a passion for delivering high-quality meals while following hygiene and safety standards. If you have 2-3 years of relevant experience and enjoy crafting exceptional dining experiences, apply now!

Qualifications

• Must have 2-3 years' experience in a similar position.
• Exposure to upmarket function catering.
• Good at controlling costs & doing menu planning.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation and cooking of large quantities of food.
• Deliver correct amounts of food, maintaining quality and hygiene.
• Produce imaginative menus meeting customer needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Organising and planning skills

Interpersonal skills

Team Player

Client and customer service skills

Education

Matric certificate

Culinary qualification / diploma

Job description

We are recruiting for a Chef to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation and cooking of large quantities of food and ensuring a supply of food against consumer demand and quality standards, whilst at the same time maintaining exceptional hygiene of safety standards.

The successful candidate will also deliver the correct amount food, at the right time and at the correct quality.Duties & Responsibilities

All aspects of purchasing, food preparation & presentation.

Deputize in the CM's absence if necessary.

Promote the professional growth and development of the culinary team.

Ensure that all staff are familiar with the day's requirements.

Give and take culinary direction in a positive and impactful manner

Responsible for running the kitchen operation as well as having a passionate interest in the business beyond the kitchen doors.

Make sure that the necessary stocks are on hand at the right quality and quantity.

Produce menus which demonstrate flair, imagination and an upmarket awareness that meets customer needs and VIP function preferences.

Overseeing and developing the organization of food preparation and production according to the demands of the business units whilst maintaining the company standard.

Ensure that all statutory, as well as company hygiene regulations are being strictly adhered to, while working towards improving systems and processes.

Responsible for food budgets and to achieve their requirements with respect to average spend, profit percentages and expenses.

To ensure that all maintenance problems are timeously reported and followed up.

Guarantee that all communications between service areas and kitchen run smoothly.

To ensure that each dish leaving the kitchen is checked for quality, quantity, presentation and correct temperature.

To attend seminars and training courses as and when directed.

To further your own knowledge of management methods and principles to ensure future advancement and further upgrading in management standards for the profession as a whole.

Stay abreast with food trends as well as best practices.

Skills and Competencies

Communication skills (verbal and written)

Organising and planning skills

Interpersonal skills

Team Player

Knowledge sharing culture - able & willing to do training at units

Strong in functions

Ability to network and keep a good line of communication open with clients

Strong client and customer service skills

Disciplinary procedures knowledge

Qualifications

Matric certificate and culinary qualification / diploma

Exposure to upmarket function catering

Good at controlling costs & doing menu planning

Must have 2-3 years' experience in a similar position