Head Chef Healthwise

Tsebo Solutions; Knysna; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions provider seeks a dedicated kitchen manager in Knysna to oversee menu updates, train staff, and ensure compliance with hygiene standards. Candidates should have strong culinary skills and management experience. This full-time role promises a dynamic work environment with opportunities to enhance your culinary expertise.

Qualifications

• Proven culinary experience in a professional kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food handling and sanitation methods.
• Experience in restaurant and kitchen management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Update menus regularly considering seasonal availability.
• Ensure correct menu calculations for maximum profits.
• Train staff for good portion control and presentation.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Kitchen Experience

Food Industry

Cooking

Cost Control

Baking

Sanitation

Leadership Experience

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• To ensure that all menus are constantly updated paying special attention to seasonal availability.
• To ensure that all menus are correctly calculated to ensure maximum gross profit.
• To ensure that all staff are constantly trained to effect good portion control and pleasing presentation of dishes.
• To ensure that sufficient stocks of all materials are being kept and stored under the correct conditions.
• To liaise with management daily regarding special requirements exec functions etc.
• To ensure that all statutory hygiene requirements are diligently followed.
• To ensure that maintenance problems are promptly reported.
• To ensure that attendance registers are kept daily and that any absenteeism is reported to management without delay.
• To ensure that all documents are passed to management immediately for processing.
• To ensure that all staff are dressed correctly to satisfy statutory requirements as well as enhancing the image of the establishment.
• To constantly update your knowledge and skills for the good of the establishment.
• To assist with regular stocktakes as and when required.

Key Skills

• Culinary Experience
• Food Handling
• Restaurant Experience
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Food Preparation Experience
• Kitchen Experience
• Food Industry
• Cooking
• Cost Control
• Baking
• Sanitation
• Leadership Experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1