HEAD CHEF - Hoedspruit Verfied

R 26,000 - 28,000 per month Hoedspruit, Limpopo Hoedspruit, Limpopo more than 14 days ago 30-01-2019 1:37:00 PM
27-03-2019 1:37:00 PM
HEAD CHEF, 5* BUSH LODGE
LIMPOPO NATURE RESERVE
R26,000 – R28,000 ctc

THE PROPERTY
Hilltop Lodge and overseeing Machaton Private Camp at Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. 16 guest maximum.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
You will be an innovative creative who is experienced in running a 5* bush camp / reserve / game lodge kitchen with minimal guidance and to the highest standards. You will be at an advantage if you have also had start-up kitchen experience in this environment and are great at people management.

STANDARD DUTIES
• Plan, direct, control and coordinate the activities of all kitchen personnel engaged in preparing and cooking food, to ensure an efficient and
profitable service.
• Plan and cost menus in consultation with manager.
• Food preparation.
• Estimate food consumption and requisition food stuffs and kitchen supplies.
• Inspect delivery of perishable and other food items.
• Review menus, analyse recipes, determine food, labour and overhead costs and draft prices on menu items in consultation with Manager.
• Prepare order lists, indicating type of food items, quality and quantity.
• Plan overall food production, considering:
? Forecast
? Probable number of guests
? Supply conditions (availability of raw food)
? Popularity of various dishes
? Recency of menu
? Clientele (local or international)
? Dietary requirements of guests
• Plan and approve utilization of food surpluses.
• Co-operate with manager in locating sources of raw food items, conduct price
comparisons and attempt to reduce food costs at every opportunity.
• Ensure that all food prepared is served according to exceptional standards and
Practices.
• Controls costs by:
? Minimizing spoilage
? Maintaining adequate inventory of food
? Utilizing food surpluses
? Portion control
• Monitor and help control the kitchen staff (around 7) with a goal to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene at all times.
• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, hygienic food-handling practices.
• Ensure kitchen, fridges, stores, scullery and refuse collection area as well as utensils are kept in good order, cleaned daily and is always
hygienic.
• Substitute for and/or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
• Estimate expected food consumption; then request for or purchase supplies, or
obtain food from storage.
• Coordinate and supervise work of kitchen staff and shifts schedules.
• Consult with supervisory/management staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs.
• Maintenance of food stock, including ordering and stocktaking.
• Maintaining the scullery and refuse area outside the kitchen in good, hygienic order.

Additional Information:
Leave Cycle: 6 weeks on - 2 weeks off
Health insurance up to R1,600 company contribution. Matched.
Provident Fund: 7.5% contribution
Interviews to be held in Johannesburg or via Skype

*CVs to be sent with portfolio of food pictures and references (if available)

Recruiter: Right Find