Head of Department: Culinary Arts

International Hotel School (Official); Benoni; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious culinary education institution in Benoni seeks a dynamic Head of Department: Culinary Arts to lead the Culinary Arts and Patisserie department. The role involves managing quality provision, supporting student success, and conducting engaging lectures. Ideal candidates will have significant culinary experience, proven leadership skills, and a passion for nurturing student talent.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years team management experience.
• Minimum of 2 years lecturing experience.
• Minimum 5 years Culinary Arts experience as a chef.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Culinary Arts department provision and success.
• Conduct lectures and practical kitchen sessions.
• Contribute towards curriculum improvement and development.

Skills

Patient and mentoring abilities

Problem solving

Service orientation

Passion for student success

Proficient in technology

Stock control proficiency

Assessment implementation skills

Education

NQF 6 qualification in hospitality

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about shaping the future of culinary education? The International Hotel School, Benoni Campus, is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Head of Department: Culinary Arts to manage the quality of provision, support and compliance within the Culinary Arts and Patisserie department.

Ideal Candidate Qualities

• Patient and mentoring abilities – able to guide both students and staff with empathy and clarity.
• Problem solver – proactive in identifying challenges and implementing effective solutions.
• Service orientation – committed to delivering exceptional support to students and colleagues.
• Passion for student success – driven by a genuine desire to see students thrive academically and professionally.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of a NQF 6 qualification in the hospitality area of specialization
• Scoped as a registered assessor for one of the institutional programme offerings
• 2 years team management experience
• Minimum 2 years lecturing experience
• Minimum 5 years Culinary Arts experience as a chef
• Knowledge of academic compliance within the vocational educational sector

Essential Skills

• Proficient in computer software, apps, social media, and technology in general
• Stock control and inventory system proficiency
• Vocational, POE and practical assessment implementation and management skills

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the CA department provision and success
• Responsible for reporting on stock and inventory control
• Conduct lectures and practical kitchen sessions
• Resolve student/sponsor queries, tracking, counselling and support
• Contribute towards curriculum improvement and development
• Apply assessment principles in line with the assessor code of conduct
• Invite industry guest speakers and arrange excursions
• Involvement in professional development activities for self and staff
• Research into industry trends
• Conduct induction and workplace foundation training