Overview
We are looking for a highly experienced and dynamic Head Chef with experience in a luxury 5-star property, situated in the Simondium area

Requirements
*A diploma in professional cookery and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position * strong leadership ability * excellent timekeeping and reliability * a solid understanding of the marriage of wine and food * experience working in kitchens abroad as well as a flair for classical French cooking will be considered advantageous * driver’s license and own reliable transport.

Key duties and responsibilities
Daily preparation of all food items * recipe and menu development * training of kitchen staff/chefs * daily stock control * food cost and budgeting * daily planning and placing of food orders * management of staff * adherence to kitchen health and safety procedures * any other duties related to this position.

Remuneration
Our client is offering a market related salary

Start Date
September 2019

Consideration
Candidates, who are already residing in the Western Cape will have preference. We can only consider South African Citizens or applicants who hold a valid South African Permanent Residence! No Work Permit applications will be accepted! Applicants, who live in other provinces of South Africa still need to attend personal interviews and if requested to do any cook-offs, will do so completely at their own expense. We handle high volumes of applications daily and will only be able to reply, via e-mail, to candidates who have met our clients’ requirements.

Due to the high volume of CV’s received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All applications submitted must contain
• Updated CV with contactable references
• Tertiary Educational documents
• Written Reference Letters
• A recent profile photo’s
• Your top 5 food photos
• Copies of Menus worked on