Production Chef - B&I

Tsebo Solutions Group; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality management company in Gqeberha is seeking a Chef to oversee food preparation and quality standards. Responsibilities include analyzing recipes, ensuring product quality, and training kitchen staff on new techniques. The ideal candidate will have a relevant culinary qualification and at least 2 years of experience in a kitchen environment. This role offers the opportunity to enhance culinary standards while managing costs effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with kitchen and dining personnel.
• Strong interpersonal and communicative skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items.
• Check the quality and quantity of raw food products.
• Collaborate on recipe and menu development.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques to staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

People skills

Attention to detail

Client service orientation

Flexibility

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification and Associate Culinary Degree

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyse recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food and overhead costs.
• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Check the quantity and quality of received products.
• Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.
• Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Plan, direct, and supervise the food preparation and cooking activities of multiple units
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
• May be required to assist with any other duties that may be outside scope of responsibility
• Hands on involvement with the focus of improving the cooking and overall standards of meals served
• Ability to carry out on the job training with chefs and cooks for the unit
• Introduction of new trends in the industry that will uplift the standards and reduce cost of sales without affecting quality
  
  

Skills and Competencies

• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests.
• Strong judgement and problem solving skills
• Excellent people skills
• Strong interpersonal and communicative skills (verbal and written)
• Flexibility with regards to working hours
• Attention to detail
• Client service orientated
• Business management principles
• Fully computer literate
• Excellent food/Chef skills and background
  
  

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification and Associate Culinary Degree / or recognized in service training.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.