Functions Chef

Empact Group; East London; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in East London seeks a qualified Functions Chef to develop menus, supervise food production, and assist in managing operations. The ideal candidate should have relevant hospitality qualifications and strong financial acumen. Experience in various dining environments and knowledge of South African laws is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant tertiary qualification in hospitality or equivalent experience.
• Must be a qualified chef.
• Strong financial acumen and food control practices required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and plan menus for food production.
• Coordinate and supervise all food production activities.
• Assist in strategic and day-to-day operations management.

Skills

Menu development

Food purchase specifications

Food production supervision

Budget management

Education

Relevant Tertiary qualification in hospitality

Qualified chef

Job description

Purpose Of The Role

To develop and plan menus, establish recipes and food purchase specifications, coordinate, execute, supervise and evaluate all the food production activities of a fast-paced operation. The Functions Chef must be qualified and will assist in the management of strategic and day-to-day operations.

Education And Experience

• Relevant Tertiary qualification in hospitality or the relevant experience in the industry
• Must be a qualified chef
• Knowledge of the catering environment ranging from fine dining to restaurant dining
• Knowledge of South African and industry-specific law
• Strong financial acumen, proven budgetary and food control practices

Key Areas Of Responsibility

• To develop and plan menus
• Establish recipes and food purchase specifications
• Coordinate, execute, supervise and evaluate all food production activities of a fast-paced operation
• Assist in the management of the strategic and day to day operations of the operation