Head Chef Winelands

Pick Me Recruitment is looking for an Experienced Head Chef that is able take charge of the overall kitchen operations and running of a sophisticated restaurant in the Winelands.

The perfect candidate is someone with a strong fine dine background and exceptional culinary skills with a love for food, experience in running and managing local or international top-end restaurants, quality driven, a leader, stable and able to perform under pressure.

Minimum Requirements & Key Responsibilities
• A formal culinary education
• Matric
• Previous experience as an Executive Chef at a top-end local or international restaurant
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• Excellent control of food cost, wastage and kitchen preparation
• Supplier liaison and inventory control
• Ongoing staff training and development
• Ensure all OHASA and Covid-19 regulations are met

Key Skills Required
• The position requires a creative and a hands-on approach to food production
• Creative and passionate about the culinary industry
• Strong operational and administrative skills
• Ability to lead and manage a team of people effectively
• Strong management skills, day-to-day, and long-term
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Resourceful, creative and forward thinking
• Adaptable to change
• Computer literate

Remuneration
R25 000 ctc – R30 000 ctc • Depending on experience • Plus Financial incentives based on performance
Start Date: August 2021

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 presentable profile photo’s
• Your top 8 food photos
• Copies of Menus worked on