Corporate Chef (temp contract) | TRP Head Office

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The Royal Portfolio's corporate head office is looking for a temporary Chef to manage the daily operations of our company kitchen and dining room, ensuring exceptional quality and service. As a business driven by our company purpose, \"To give our guests a complete experience and a perfect stay\", your role involves providing lunches (Monday to Friday) and any special occasion or event catering as needed for a team of hospitality professionals.  MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee daily canteen operations, including food preparation, service and menu planning (always offering light, healthy lunch time meal choices). Ensure high standards in food quality, safety, and hygiene. Manage stock levels, place orders, and control food costs. Maintain equipment and accessories as needed in order to meet deliverables and exceed expectations.  Menu development providing a protein based and vegetarian option daily and considering differing dietaries\/ food restrictions to ensure there is sufficient choice for all. Maintain smooth communication between Office Co-ordinator, Personal Assistants and office Cleaners.  Handle any asset or maintenance issues promptly and action as required. Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices. REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS Tertiary qualification in Culinary Arts Degree with minimum 3 years certification. Must have at least 3 years’ experience, at CDP level. Must have worked in a 4* or 5* restaurant or hotel, with a banqueting focus. Creative cooking skills, with a focus on sustainability and healthy lifestyles. Ability to multitask with exceptional time-management. Must be independent and self-motivated. Proven job reliability, diligence, dedication and attention to detail. Driver's license essential. Ideally suited to someone living in Cape Town's southern suburbs, but that's not a pre-requisite. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Computer literate in Word and Excel at a minimum. It is important that the candidate is able to work as part of a team and is a good cultural fit for The Royal Portfolio. South African citizenship is advantageous. A valid work permit is essential if you are not in possession of a South African ID document. Please note it is a condition of employment, that all staff undergo a pre-employment polygraph test.