Head Chef

SUMMARY:
A bustling restaurant is on the hunt for a passionate, creative, and hands-on HEAD CHEF to lead their kitchen to new heights

POSITION INFO:
If you believe great food is the heart of a great experience, and you’ve got the flair, leadership, and flavour to back it up, this could be your perfect next chapter. Think fresh ingredients, beautifully plated dishes, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere — all wrapped into one exciting opportunity.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12, a relevant tertiary qualification preferred
• Minimum of 4 years previous senior chef experience
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Good knowledge of planning, budgeting, and departmental administration.
• Need to know how to do menu costing, cost of sales, and minimal wastage.
• Excellent attention to detail, and excellent hygiene principles.
• Knowledgeable of all dietary and religious requirements
• Strong admin and financial acumen
• Excellent HR skills- Control all staff rosters, discipline, and procedures
• Mature, responsible, well-presented individual who can problem solve and is of sober habits
• Great team player who can work well under pressure
• Hands-on, running shifts- setting an example from the front line
• Computer Literate (Word, Excel, etc)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designing the entire menu
• Managing stock and portion control
• Overseeing stock variance and cost control
• Leading the kitchen operations
• Take charge of the BOH side of the business

This is a LIVE-OUT role. Meals are provided during shifts.

 

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