Executive Chef

Ziyana Business Consulting and Training; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality management firm in South Africa seeks an experienced Executive Chef to oversee two restaurants and function facilities at a remote lodge. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in a 4/5-star hotel, strong leadership skills, and the ability to maintain high food quality and hygiene standards. A valid driver's license and transport are required. This is a full-time position with salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Salary negotiable based on experience

Meals provided on duty

Qualifications

• 3-5 years Executive Chef experience at a 4/5* hotel.
• Valid driver's license and own transport.
• Good leadership skills and management reporting required.
• Reliable, ethical, and motivated.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of two restaurants and all function facilities.
• Ensure quality service and efficient food preparation.
• Manage a large staff complement and maintain high hygiene standards.
• Monitor food costs and manage inventory effectively.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Cost Control

Leadership Experience

Education

Matric

Further tertiary culinary qualifications

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Must be prepared to work in remote area including adaptability required in such an environment
• Position would be responsible for two restaurants two bush venues and all function facilities which include conference facilities
• Responsible for the preparation cooking and presentation of all food items in accordance with laid down minimum standards as required by the company for a 4-star lodge
• Ensure quality & efficiency of food & service to customers is at highest levels always
• Must be able to do the purchasing checking of goods and packing of all relevant storage facilities
• Serve hot buffet & a la carte as required
• Must be strong in food stock control and keep wastage to a minimum
• Good financial acumen required for controls budgeting & procurement requirements
• Able to draft staff rosters and staff registers. Manage labour relations as required
• Manage large staff complement
• Manage suppliers & deliveries as required prioritising both quality and cost
• Ensure standards as laid out by the company are always upheld by the kitchen
• Be able to run various functions at the same time
• Monitor food standards consistently
• Have an extremely high standard of hygiene
• Ensure all food service areas are maintained in accordance with company standards & hygiene requirements
• Management of Food FIFO
• Reporting of breakages as required
• Must have an excellent understanding of Food Cost and Cost Controls
• Must be able to work in all kitchen departments and train staff to required levels of efficiency
• Promote interdepartmental cooperation

Requirements

• Applicants must have at least 3-5 years Executive Chef experience at a 4/5* Hotel
• Matric
• Further tertiary culinary qualifications
• Valid drivers license & own transport
• Must have good leadership skills
• Management reporting required
• Manage customer complaints when required
• Valid RSA ID
• Stable track record
• Good computer skills in MS Office (Word Excel & Outlook)
• Reliable ethical confidential motivated sales-oriented honest passionate
• Manage the kitchen as a business unit
• Menu planning as required

Benefits

• SALARY - Salary negotiable within reason & dependent on experience and qualifications
• The remuneration will be discussed at the interviews or upon individual requests
• Meals provided on duty

Required Skills:

Applicants must have at least 3-5 years Executive Chef experience at a 4/5* Hotel. Matric. Further tertiary culinary qualifications. Valid drivers license & own transport. Must have good leadership skills. Management reporting required. Manage customer complaints when required. Valid RSA ID. Stable track record. Good computer skills in MS Office (Word Excel & Outlook). Reliable ethical confidential motivated sales-oriented honest passionate. Manage the kitchen as a business unit. Menu planning as required.

Key Skills

• Culinary Experience
• Restaurant Experience
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Kitchen Experience
• Labor Cost Analysis
• Catering
• Management Experience
• Cooking
• Cost Control
• Menu Planning
• Sanitation
• Leadership Experience

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1