Head Chef

Staff Solutions Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 510,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Solutions Recruitment is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager for a Luxury Game Reserve in South Africa. The role requires rotating through lodge kitchens, implementing standards, and developing new menus and dishes while conducting staff training and hygiene checks.

You will attend management meetings, plan annual leave and rosters, interview and recruit for vacant positions, and work with brigades to maintain high meal quality and guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Culinary Arts required.
• Leadership experience overseeing multiple kitchens/brigades is essential.
• 3–5 years in a similar Luxury Hospitality role (game reserve, boutique hotel or luxury restaurant).

Responsibilities

• Rotate through lodge kitchens to uphold standards and train staff.
• Implement new menus and dishes; conduct hygiene and discipline checks.
• Attend management meetings and provide department recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Office Suite

Planning & Organisation

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Tools

Office Suite

Job description

Minimum criteria required: Diploma from a culinary institution Drivers License Minimum of 3 - 5 years in a similar position within a Luxury Game Reserve, Boutique hotel or Luxury Restaurant Work History with Leadership Role overseeing Multiple Kitchens and large Brigades

Key Performance Areas of this position include: Will be expected to rotate through the lodge kitchens regularly, implementing standards, new menus & dishes and conducting training as well as performing checks on hygiene standards, staff discipline and brigade health Attend management meetings, give feedback and provide recommendations to develop the department Must plan annual leave, monthly leave cycle and working rosters for the all the chefs on the reserve in the most cost-effective manner to have minimal impact on the guest experience Must maintain extreme high levels of hygiene standards in the kitchens Interviewing and employing the correct candidates for vacant positions Always strive to improve on the standards of meals and presentation in all kitchens Act quickly and accordingly to resolve staff or food related issues that arises Work alongside chef brigade regularly to support kitchens during busy periods or to cover absences of senior staff Communicate with the Central Procurement on food orders, food quality and supplier issues Communicate constantly with Brigade Seniors for day-to-day support Competencies required: Candidate must be computer literate and be able to work on Office suite Excellent understanding of Special Dietary Needs Possess excellent communication skills Supportive leadership style while maintaining discipline through performance-management tools Physically Fit and a highly developed sense of taste and smell