Kendrick Recruitment is now seeking a strong Chef Tournant for a 5* Elite Boutique Hotel based in the Cape Town area. The Chef Tournant will be responsible for managing the private Villa kitchen and assisting in the main kitchen at Sous Chef level, when the Villas aren’t booked. Chef Tournant Duties include:· To liaise with Reservations and Reception to find out arrival, guest etc details· Ensure that the Villas are stocked and prepared for arrivals – Villa should be arrival ready a minimum of two hours before any arrival and the Villa Chef must be present to meet and be available for the guests· To ensure the food served at the Villa is of the highest quality and standard· To assist HOD during events and to ensure that the Villas are always service readyTo be considered you must have:· A Passion for cooking first and foremost and ambition to improve your skills· Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate in English· Effective listening skills· Able to write and type menus to present to guests· Excellent interpersonal skills – Lead by example, mentor staff, interact with guests· Organisational skills - Ability to plan, coordinate, execute and follow up· Ability to work alone and as part of a team· Ability to multitask· Excellent time management skills· Ability to motivate yourself· Hands on attitude, leads by example!· Extensive kitchen knowledge able to do Cold Kitchen, Pastry, Meat ,Fish and Sauces· Knife skills· Good wine knowledge, able to understand food & wine pairing Requirements:· Computer literate, including POS, OPERA, Word, Excel· Basic knowledge of HACCP and Hygiene· Sophisticated· Well-travelled· Mature· Flexible· Must be of sober habits· Neat and presentableWe are looking for the successful candidate to have a formal cookery qualification along with 4 years experience in a 5* establishment or similar along with at least 2 years experience in a Senior Chef De Partie role. Salary offered is highly competitive along with a 6% contribution, 8 days off a month and 30 days annual leave. If you feel you have what it takes we want to hear from you, please send through your CV, references and food pictures… Good Luck!