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Description:
Leave: 6 Weeks on, 2 weeks off Notes: Benefits include: Contribution to Medical Aid and Provident Fund Employer Overview: Successful intimate, luxury lodge in a world-renowned Big 5 private game reserve and part of an up-market hospitality group. Stable work environment. Discerning international clientele..
What are the key responsibilities of the position? - To create, design and implement menus throughout the different - To take complete responsibility for the procurement of all goods – food related and materials necessary for the food production, on a daily basis for the three lodges, pastry kitchen and staff canteens. - To take complete responsibility for the hygiene, cleanliness and maintenance of the three kitchens - To review and analyze monthly accounts, highlight and account for problem areas and ensure appropriate action is taken to rectify these problems. - Maintain all food cost of all lodges and areas as per agreed budgets - Carry out regular, meaningful performance appraisals - Ensure that training is implemented, documented and maintained. - Involved with the kitchen staff recruitment process and to take responsibility for their training, development, annual reviewing, forward Rostering and leave scheduling. - Creation of new dishes to replace menu dish when required. - Create several options of Unique Dining Experiences in terms of combining Safari and Lodge into a memorable occasion
What type of experience do we require? - Minimum 2 Years experience as a Head Chef in an Up Market Kitchen - Minimum 5 Years experience in a 5 star environment - Game lodge experience is a plus
Which qualifications will secure this position? - Professional Chef qualification from a recognized culinary school - Drivers License
Skills/Requirements:
What skills / behaviors are required? - Detail orientated. - Flexible. - Able to collaborate and work as part of a team. - Able to act decisively and quickly when necessary. - Creative problem solver. - An outgoing personality with excellent guest contact skills. - Motivated, enthusiastic, energetic, creative and passionate about his/her job. - Have outstanding product knowledge in food. - Thorough knowledge of current leading culinary trends in food and beverage. - Good IT and computer knowledge, recipe development and cost control.
Position Reports to: General Manager
Why should you apply for this position? - Be part of an exciting hotel group, which has several exclusive properties in South Africa - Opportunity for growth and movement within this group
Please ensure that you provide the following information with your application: - Photograph – Head and shoulders picture, in low resolution format for our database - Start and End dates for all previous employment - Written references that you have available - Current contact telephone numbers and email addresses for all previous employers, for referencing purposes.
Due to high volumes of CV’s received, should you not hear from us within seven working days of sending your application, please consider your application for this particular position unsuccessful. You are welcome to apply for any other positions that we may advertise in future. Please note that we are not able to accept any application if a valid work permit is not held.
· Reference: LS-63286-1412 · Salary: R 17500 per month, Live in, plus benefits · Country: South Africa · Province: North West Province · Date Posted: 14 Jun 2013 · Employer type: Game Farm & Lodge
Description:
Sous Chef required for exclusive bush lodge in the Northwest. This is a live in position.
- Must have cookery diploma or similar.
- 3 years experience in a five star lodge preferable.
- Young, vibrant, good communication skills.
- Good health and safety knowledge.
- Stock control.
- Managing the kitchen when the Head Chef is away.
· Reference: LS-63059-2902 · Salary: R8500 + accomodation,uniforms, providant · Country: South Africa · Province: North West Province · Date Posted: 29 May 2013 · Employer type: Game Farm & Lodge
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