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Head Chef

Bright Placements
Mpumalanga Full-day Full-time

Description:

Responsible for the preparation, cooking and presentation of all food items in accordance with laid down minimum standards as required by the company for a 5* lodge.Ensure quality & efficiency of food & service to customers is at highest levels always.Must be able to do the purchasing, checking of goods and packing of all relevant storage facilities.Serve buffet & a la carte as required.Ability to manage & oversee all aspects of the kitchen operations, including management of resources, i.e., gas, water, electricity, etc.Good financial acumen required for controls, budgeting & procurement requirements.Manage & be responsible for all kitchen staff, ensuring standards are upheld by all.Manage suppliers & deliveries as required.Ensure standards as laid out by the company are upheld at all times by the kitchen.Monitor food standards consistently.Have a high standard of hygiene.Ensure all food service areas are maintained in accordance with company standards & hygiene requirements.
  • Management of Food – FIFO.
  • Reporting of breakages as required.
  • Food cost of sales procedures.
  • Must be able to work in all kitchen departments and train staff to required levels of efficiency – assess staff performance & recognise training needs if required.
  • Promote interdepartmental cooperation.
  • Valid driver’s License & own transport is advised.
  • Must have good leadership skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Management reporting required.
  • Manage customer complaints when required.

Requirements:

  • Management of Food – FIFO.
  • Reporting of breakages as required.
  • Food cost of sales procedures.
  • Must be able to work in all kitchen departments and train staff to required levels of efficiency – assess staff performance & recognise training needs if required.
  • Promote interdepartmental cooperation.
  • Valid driver’s License & own transport is advised.
  • Must have good leadership skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Management reporting required.
  • Manage customer complaints when required.
29 Apr 2025;   from: careers24.com

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