Fine Dining Head Chef

SUMMARY:
Our client in the hospitality industry is urgently looking for an experienced Head Chef to join their organization

POSITION INFO:


Location: Dunkeld West, Gauteng

Job Description:

• The position of Head Chef is a combination of creativity, passion, willingness to learn/teach, dedication, as well as being responsible for the production of all food, quality, a good grasp of food costs (kitchen admin), maintenance of equipment, maintaining health and safety regulations and the management of all personnel in the kitchen.

• Must have 4+ years senior/executive chef experience in a fine-dining environment.
• Must be able to coordinate and manage a busy kitchen operation.
• Must have a matric qualification (or equivalent), as well as a culinary diploma
• Must have fine dining and wine pairing experience
• Must be able to micro-manage, macro-manage,  train staff, and oversee everything in the Kitchen.
• The successful candidate is required to exceed the expectation and raise the bar from ordinary to extraordinary, compromising quality and standard will not be tolerated.
• Must have own vehicle and be living in and around the area (non-negotiable)
• Will be required to work long hours.

• Ensure smooth operation by coordinating with all departments.
• Be actively involved in the day-to-day preparations to lead by example.
• Control food costs by maintaining accurate records of all food ingredients and limiting wastage.
• Create new menus and see to their proper implementation.
• Deal with other chefs/cooks, on a one-on-one basis, instructing and guiding them in their jobs.
• Direct supervising of day-to-day operations within the restaurant if needed.
• Ensure preparation, quality control, plating, and presentation standards are maintained.
• Ensure proper quality control from when the suppliers deliver to when the food reaches the customer. 
• Knowledge of Food Safety systems (HACCP).
• Strong planning skills and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Orient employees and provide training on job responsibilities.
• Prioritize and assign work, and conduct performance reviews.
• Recommend and implement procedural or production changes

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