Executive Chef - 4* Hotel Pretoria

Hospitality Exchange; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel group in South Africa is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to oversee operations in a 4-star hotel with over 120 rooms. Responsibilities include managing kitchen staff, maintaining high standards of food quality, and ensuring compliance with kitchen SOPs. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role within a luxury hotel environment. A valid driver's license is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience within a 4*/5* hotel.
• Currently in an Exec Chef or Chef de Cuisine role at a similar establishment.
• Own car and license is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Write and enforce SOPs for kitchen products and services.
• Submit monthly stocktakes on food and equipment.
• Work with the F&B Manager on menu planning.

Skills

Staff management skills

Cost management

Knowledge of HACCP

Education

Professional Cookery Diploma

Matric

Job description

A 4* Hotel with over 120 rooms and two restaurants, banqueting for 400 pax, a coffee shop, and a fine dning restaurant seeks to employ an experienced Executive Chef with the following ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS!

• Matric
• Professional Cookery Diploma with HACCP knowledge
• Must have 5 years experience within a 4*/5 * hotel
• Currently be holding an Exec Chef or Chef de Cuisine at a 4*/5* hotel with over 150 rooms and banqueting for at least 400 pax
• Knowledge of costing, controls are a must, must be able to oversee multi-outlets
• The ideal candidate will need to have good staff management skills be able to mange costs and controls
• Own car and license will be a distinct advantage
• Responsibilities include: Write SOPs for every product and service that leaves the kitchen and then be diligent on the execution of all SOP’s. You need to be the example.
• Submit monthly stocktakes on food and operational equipment.
• Achieve food cost monthly, and pass all hygiene assessments.
• Work hand in hand with the Food and Beverage Manager to ensure maximum controls and menu planning.
• Assist with development of the chefs through a skills assessment and then a structured “on job training” program.

An UPDATED & detailed CV in MS Word format (starting with current position) is required, as well as a Recent head & shoulders photo, taken in the last 6 months.

By applying for this position, candidates agree to provide any additional information requested by Hospitality Exchange, within 24 hours of being contacted by a recruiter. This includes disclosing contactable references from last 2 or 3 direct superiors prior to current employer, as consent to contact referees.

Please note that the following checks may apply: 1. Credit Checks 2. Qualification 3. Criminal Checks 4. Fraud Checks 5. Id verification – therefore ensure that your CV reflects the correct information!

Applicants who do not have the specific experience listed above, will not be contacted or corresponded with. Salary non negotiable as advertised and Open to South African citizens only.

Interviews are in person at the establishment.