Kitchen Manager

Southcaperecruitment; Knysna; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality recruitment firm is seeking a dynamic Kitchen Manager to oversee all aspects of kitchen operations in Knysna. The ideal candidate should have a solid culinary background and leadership skills, with responsibilities ranging from staff allocation to maintaining food safety standards. This full-time position requires experience in kitchen management and a culinary arts qualification. The position also emphasizes strong communication and organization skills.

Qualifications

• Matric coupled with a certificate / diploma in culinary arts.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
• Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing of the kitchen.
• Allocation of duties to junior staff.
• Stock control managing stock takes, stock rotation, portion wastage and spoilage.
• Procurement preparation of stock required for the week based on stock counts.
• Maintain health safety and hygiene systems.
• Assist with cooking and managing the flow of food based on orders.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Hospitality Experience

Food Safety Experience

Conflict Management

Sanitation

Management Experience

Cooking

Education

Certificate / Diploma in Culinary Arts

Job description

Kitchen Manager

Our client based in the Knysna area is looking to grow their team with a dynamic Kitchen Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Opening and closing of the kitchen
• Allocation of duties to junior staff mice-en-place
• Stock control managing stock takes stock rotation portion wastage and spoilage
• Procurement preparation of stock required for the week based on stock counts
• Maintain health safety and hygiene systems
• Maintain food safety standards
• Assist with cooking and managing the flow of food based on orders (pass)
• Garnishing and plating
• Dealing with guest queries questions and problems
• Oversight of dietary requirements
• Training of junior staff ongoing
• Any other ad hoc duties as required by owner / manager

Qualifications

• Matric coupled with a certificate / diploma in culinary arts
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Basic computer literacy

Competencies

• Leadership skills
• Excellent communication
• Self-motivated
• Passionate and keeps abreast of culinary trends
• Organized
• Muti-tasking skills
• Attention to detail
• Numeracy skills

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

• Culinary Experience
• Restaurant Experience
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Food Preparation Experience
• Kitchen Experience
• Hospitality Experience
• Food Safety Experience
• Management Experience
• Conflict Management
• Cooking
• Sanitation
• Restaurant Management

Employment Type

Full-Time

Department / Functional Area

Hospitality

Experience

years

Vacancy

1