New Vacancy – Senior Sous Chef / Head Chef
Luxury Lodge – Madikwe, North West
Requirements
- At least 3 years experience in a similar position – essential
- Luxury lodge experience beneficial
- Professional cookery diploma or similar advantageous
- Ability to produce innovate and modern dishes to the highest of standards
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable
- Excellent understanding of kitchen procedures and timing requirements
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Working knowledge of Health, Safety and hygiene practices
- Able to collaborate and work positively as part of a team
- Able to act decisively and quickly when necessary
- Good judgement in all situations
- Professional and presentable
- Creative problem solver
- Honest and reliable
- Basic administrative skills
Description
- Supervision and training of kitchen brigade.
- Preparation and presentation of food in line with the company standard of excellence.
- Guest interaction to enrich guest satisfaction and experience.
- Administration of orders, invoicing & stock control to minimize shortages and wastage.
- Ensure regular stock takes are done, stock levels monitored and food orders are done timeously.
- Maintaining fridges and stores and maintaining stock rotation standards.
- Ensuring that the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen is of the highest standard.
- Correct use and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
- Communication with kitchen and lodge front of house team to ensure the smooth running of the department.
- Actively contribute to the company’s sustainability practices.
- Ensure your team is aware of guest allergies and dietary requirements to eliminate risk of cross contamination and harm to guests.
- To ensure the efficient, effective and professional coordination of tasks within the guest service department to ensure a pleasant and problem-free guest experience.
- To ensure all members of your team adhere to the Health & Safety Protocols in place regarding the SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) in order to ensure the safety of both your team and our guests.
- To be readily available at all times to deal with any matters / problems arising which may require your attention or reporting matters to your superiors timeously if the need arises.
- Ensure that lodge service standards and guest experiences are met, maintained and exceeded consistently.
- Ensure that complaints, comments or problems are actioned without delay and that effective follow-up action takes place to avoid a recurrence. Report matters of this nature to your superiors for assistance and guidance as needed.
- To ensure that you and your team are familiar with all local emergency services and procedures.
- To effectively communicate tasks, daily schedules and special arrangements pertaining to guest relations, to your team and ensure you undertake and/or coordinate the necessary procedures to ensure smooth operations and timeous action.
- Ensure you familiarise yourself with arrival / departure schedules for guests and aware of all dietary / allergy information.
- You will be required to report any matters arising in the Kitchen and FOH Service department which may require senior management’s attention.
- To work with your superiors to ensure that training is implemented and maintained.
- Any reasonable task, within your capability, as requested by your superiors.
Package
- Salary: R20 000 – R25 000 – depending on experience
- Live-in
- Other company benefits
Start Date: ASAP
To apply: maruchelle@hospitalityandoutdoor.co.za