Here’s what you need to have

Qualifications / Experience
• Experience in the 5* hospitality field

• Chef School (or similar qualifications)

• Qualification or experience in training

• Basic Computer skills

• Experienced in kitchen service and staff management

• English speaking

• Driver’s License essential

Behaviours / Skills

• Passion for food and cooking

• An eye for detail and presentation

• An understanding of 5 Star cuisine

• Computer literate

• Great planning and organizational skills

• Experience of stock control and food portioning

• Understanding of cost controls and budget lines

• Hands on approach

• Sensitive to cultural issues/ patient with team members

• Ability to provide strong and supportive leadership to kitchen & scullery team

• Excellent social and interpersonal skills

• Ensure effective menu planning

• Confidence in explaining dinner menu in front of guests

• Sense of ownership and pride for the guest experience

• Good eye for detail

• Flexible attitude and willing to take on tasks as necessary

• Able to interact with guests and behave appropriately

• Ability to plan and organize

• Realistic expectations of bush life

• Well groomed and clean shaven (if male)

Here’s what you’d do

• Management of the kitchen and scullery departments

• Maintain a distinctive, high quality Pan-African style of cuisine with seasonal, local ingredients

• Monitor standards and carry out training as required

• Financial, statistical and monthly reporting

• Monitor staff overtime and casual costs

• Work with the team and coach, train and support performance

• Maintain a high level of hygiene in line with statutory requirements

Here’s the deal

• Market related basic monthly salary

• Live-In basic furnished accommodation (possible sharing)

• Meal allowance over and above salary as well as meals whilst on duty

• Gratuities left by guests

• Uniform provided