Head Chef.

Multiple Award winning 5* Game Lodge - Zululand - Kwa Zulu Natal.

Vibrant, energetic, motivated team player that is keen to get involved and is able to lead a team that is striving for perfection.

Tertiary Professional Chef's Qualification with further 5 years 5* Game Lodge cuisine experience.

Prime Objective of Job:

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

Ensuring any maintenance issues are dealt with. This should in no way effect a guest

Monthly Report given to Lodge Manager

Training requirements for upcoming month.

Stock levels are to be kept at an adequate level, in order to maximize profit and minimize wastage. In your absence (Days off or leave) you will be required to ensure that adequate stock levels are available to your department staff.

Salary R 18 000.00 - R 20 000.00