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Executive Head Chef

Executive Placements
Whittlesea Full-day Full-time

Description:

Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading and managing the kitchen team, ensuring smooth operations and the highest quality of food preparation and presentation.
  • Developing and updating menus to align with lodge standards and guest preferences.
  • Estimating food requirements, managing inventory, and controlling food and labour costs.
  • Planning and organizing staff rosters to ensure adequate coverage in all kitchen areas.
  • Training, coaching, and evaluating kitchen staff performance, identifying development needs, and conducting regular training sessions.
  • Maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, health, and safety practices in the kitchen.
  • Overseeing stock control, conducting monthly stock takes, and reporting variances to the accounting department.
  • Ensuring compliance with company values and maintaining a positive and disciplined work environment. Requirements:
  • Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef, ideally in a high-end or luxury hospitality setting.
In-depth knowledge of all kitchen sections and culinary techniques. Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, motivate, and train a team. Expertise in menu creation, food cost management, and inventory control. Excellent understanding of health and safety regulations and food hygiene practices. Ability to multitask, with strong organizational and time management skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Strong commitment to quality and attention to detail. Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards consistently. Previous experience working in a remote or lodge-based environment is an advantage.
07 Mar 2025;   from: gumtree.co.za

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