Head Pastry Chef / Sous Chef

Top class 5* Game Lodge - NW Province.

The successful candidate must be well spoken in English, able to work under pressure, have attention to detail, must be accurate, customer focused, have a positive outlook, excellent team player, committed, hardworking, and eager to learn as well as share knowledge.

Kitchen management skills

Support Executive Team in all kitchen management duties
Run the Pastry department in its entirety
Train Junior Pastry chefs to the same level
In absence of Executive Team, assume responsibilities
Basic knowledge of food preparation – knowledge of techniques, equipment needed, storage/handling techniques
Basic hygiene and health standards
Knowledge of quality control, costs and other techniques for maximising the product
Knowledge of dietaries, food requirements to meet standards of service and evaluation our guests’ needs
Good knowledge of English in the spoken as well as the written form
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Formal Chef Qualification
At least 5+ years Chef Experience required in upmarket hotels or lodge larger than 20 rooms
SKILLS REQUIRED:

Creative cooking
People and communication skills
Motivation and inspiration of kitchen staff
Basic computer skills
36 days on, 12 days off with an additional 16 days to take during the year.

Single accommodation, Uniforms, Medical aid Contribution, All meals.

Salary R10 000 - R 12 000