Fine Dining Head Chef

Recruiter:

IntelliStaff

Job Ref:

JHB002047/SS

Date posted:

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

MR

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.

Requirements:

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.

Responsibilities:

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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