Complex Executive Chef

Capsicum Culinary Studio; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Capital Hotels, Apartments and Resorts is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee all food production across the restaurant, conferences and banqueting, room service and related outlets. You will develop and cost menus, manage orders, and ensure top-quality, safe food production while leading a kitchen team.

Requires 3–5 years as an Executive Chef in a 4/5 star setting, strong leadership, communication, and a hands-on, problem-solving approach. Relocation costs are at applicant's expense.

Qualifications

• Matric is the minimum education requirement.
• Professional qualification in Culinary Arts required.
• 3–5 years executive chef experience in a 4/5 star environment.
• Ability to cost menus and recipes.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Team player who leads by example.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen operations and staff across outlets.
• Oversee food production, menu costing and recipe development.
• Handle administration and team performance.

Education

Matric

Professional Qualification in Culinary Arts

Job description

The Capital Hotels, Apartments and Resorts is hiring!

Description

The Executive Chef is responsible for all food production in the restaurant, conferences and banqueting, room service and any other food outlets. This includes developing and costing menus, orders and recipe development, while maintaining the highest professional food quality and sanitation standards. The position is primarily concerned with three main functional activities: supervision, food production and administration. The Executive Chef will manage a team beneath him/her.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric


• Professional Qualification in Culinary Arts


• 3 – 5 Years previous Executive Chef experience in a 4/5 Start environment


• Able to create and cost menus as well as recipes


• Hands on Problem Solving approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure


• Customer service driven with outstanding communication and active listening skills


• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently


• Effective communication with members of staff as well as Guests of the Hotel


• Honest and trustworthy beyond approach


• Great attention to detail


• Presentable/Professional appearance and well spoken


• Team Player who leads by example


• Proactive in approach


• Interpersonal skills


• Leadership skills and ability to delegate effectively


• Think creatively

Please note that relocation costs will be for your own expense should your application be successful and you reside outside of the city where the Hotel is located.