Head Chef - Luxury High End Game Lodge - 5 Star

Head Chef.

5* Game Lodge Limpopo.

• Responsible for the preparation, cooking and presentation of all food items in accordance with laid down minimum standards as required by the company for a 5* lodge.
• Ensure quality & efficiency of food & service to customers is at highest levels always.
• Must be able to do the purchasing, checking of goods and packing of all relevant storage facilities.
• Serve buffet & a la carte as required.
• Ability to manage & oversee all aspects of the kitchen operations, including management of resources, i.e., gas, water, electricity, etc.
• Good financial acumen required for controls, budgeting & procurement requirements.
• Manage & be responsible for all kitchen staff, ensuring standards are upheld by all.
• Manage suppliers & deliveries as required.
• Ensure standards as laid out by the company are upheld at all times by the kitchen.
• Monitor food standards consistently.
• Have a high standard of hygiene.
• Ensure all food service areas are maintained in accordance with company standards & hygiene requirements.
• Management of Food – FIFO.
• Reporting of breakages as required.
• Food cost of sales procedures.
• Must be able to work in all kitchen departments and train staff to required levels of efficiency – assess staff performance &
recognise training needs if required.
• Promote interdepartmental cooperation.
• Valid driver’s License & own transport is advised.
• Must have good leadership skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Management reporting required.
• Manage customer complaints when required.
• Valid RSA ID.
• Stable track record.
• Good computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel & Outlook).
• Reliable, ethical, confidential, motivated, sales orientated, honest, passionate.
• Manage kitchen as a business unit.
• Menu planning as required.
COMPETENCIES • Reliability & adaptability
• Planning & organizing a kitchen brigade
• Eye for detail
• Stress tolerance
• Problem analysis
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Be guest-centric ensuring great experiences
• Promote & foster teamwork

Applicants must have at least 3-5 years’ senior chef experience at 4/5* Lodge.

Matric.

Further tertiary culinary qualifications.

- 5% Provident – forms part of CTC package (compulsory membership)
- Medical aid is available for individual only & the company will pay 50% of the employee’s membership but is restricted to Classic Saver or below option on Discovery (voluntary membership)

Valid RSA ID is required
Own vehicle recommended & drivers licence is essential
Proven track record within a luxury hotel/lodge environment as per attached spec
NOTE: Company Retirement Age is 60
Candidates must be available for interview in person
Environment is not pet-friendly