Head Chef.

Award winning Game Lodge - Hluhluwe - KZN

Chef's qualification & 3-4 years Head Chef experience required.

Ensuring excellent customer service at all times

Overall management of the lodges kitchen and meals.

Core Competencies of the Job:
Day to Day Operation of the Kitchen.
Dealing with suppliers and any individual that needs assistance from management.
Ensuring guest satisfaction at all times.
Manage the Kitchen Brigade
Training Staff and improving their skills
Encouraging Chefs to give their input for new ideas and improving the kitchen
Discipline of staff.
Resolving staff issues.
Conducting weekly staff meetings.
Ensure Kitchen is aware of upcoming dietary requirements or any additional events in advance
Dealing with guest complaints and putting corrective training in place
Completing orders for the kitchen and ensuring correct par stock level is maintained
Weekly menu Planning
Developing new menus and training
Menu costing
Planning Menus for any guests with special dietary requirements (Vegans, Gluten Free etc).
Assisting with Hosting during meals( ensuring guest satisfaction at all times)
Standards – ensuring the set standards of the lodge are met at all times. Guest happiness is key
Employer or management may require other tasks to be done not listed in this description.
Ensuring any maintenance issues are dealt with. This should in no way effect a guest
Monthly Report given to Lodge Manager
Operational Requirements
Training requirements for upcoming month.
Stock: Stock levels are to be kept at an adequate level, in order to maximize profit and minimize wastage. Bearing in mind at all times our guests need and the Lodges aim to become a 5 star Lodge. In your absence (Days off or leave) you will be required to ensure that adequate stock levels are available to your department staff.
Essentials:

Ability / willingness to Learn
Team Leader
Team Player
Ability to work under pressure and be list/task orientated.
Drivers Licence
Salary R 14 000 - R 16 000