Company:
Dream Hotels & Resorts
Industry: Hospitality
Deadline: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Experience:
Location: South Africa
Province:
Field: Catering / Confectionery
- Objective: Seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our food and beverage team and ensure the highest standards of culinary excellence at our prestigious lodge. This role requires a creative and efficient leader with a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences and managing a diverse team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute menus for all food outlets in the lodge
- Coordinate and schedule the work of chefs, cooks, and other kitchen employees to ensure efficient and budgeted food preparation
- Approve requisitions for necessary food supplies and products
- Maintain high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and safety in all kitchen areas at all times
- Implement controls to minimise food and supply waste and theft
- Provide training to kitchen staff on safety, sanitation, and accident prevention principles
- Create standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation to maintain consistency and minimise costs
- Practise portion control for all items served and assist in establishing menu prices
- Prepare budget projections for food, labour, and other costs and monitor financial results
Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies:
- Proven experience in kitchen and food management
- Working knowledge of various computer software programmes, such as MS Office, restaurant management software, and POS systems
- Culinary science or related certificate
- Keep up-to-date with cooking trends and best practises
- Ability to identify and resolve problems efficiently
- Excellent delegation skills for managing multiple tasks
- Strong communication and leadership abilities
- Stay current with food and beverage trends and best practises
- Ability to manage personnel and achieve financial targets
- Guest-oriented and service-minded
