Location: Hoedspruit
Description:
We are looking for a dynamic & innovative Head Chef to oversee the kitchen for &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge. We are seeking a candidate to lead and train a kitchen team in order to achieve guest satisfaction in a high-end hospitality environment.
KEY OUTPUTS:
Service and Kitchen Management
- Run and supervise the entire kitchen operation for Ngala Safari Lodge.
- Work with the Executive chef to ensure standards and goals are met.
- Ensure all menus are followed and food standards are excellent at all times.
- Support the chefs in daily supplies ordering from the central store.
- Support and train new chefs on certain recipes if necessary.
- Work with Executive Chef to ensure effective implementation of Chef Academy training program.
- Training all staff on new menus, new dishes, and ensuring that the standard is maintained.
- Continuous monitoring and control of dishes going out.
- Make personal contact with guests at each meal.
- Continuous encouragement and training of staff to provide the best food experience to guests.
- Be flexible when receiving unexpected requests from guests and ensure you are able to accommodate unusual dietary requirements.
- Work within operational budgets.
- Stock control measures including stock rotations and monthly stock take procedures as prescribed by the lodge financial coordinator.
- Implement and maintain stringent cleaning measures. This includes daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning as well as stock receiving.
- Attend weekly kitchen meetings with FOH and management team to ensure all items relating to the food experience are communicated and tended to.
People
- Continuous training and motivation of all kitchen staff including on-the-job training.
- Ensure all staff understand their responsibilities.
- Good communication with:
- All chefs; including the Executive Chef.
- Heads of Department.
- Lodge Manager.
- Suppliers.
Work closely with Executive Chef, Lodge Manager, and General Manager to implement standards and staff policies.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Formal Chef Qualification.
- At least 3+ years Chef experience required in 5-star hotels, lodges, or at a busy restaurant.
- Proven experience as a chef with a strong background in leadership or a supervisory role.
- International exposure is a plus.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Spoken and written English.
- PAN Strat knowledge advantageous.
- Ability to cost menus.
- Passion for food and the food experience.
- Ability to lead a team of people effectively.
- Ability to run and delegate a pass during busy service.
- Strong management skills, day-to-day, and long term.
- The ability to motivate staff to consistently deliver at a 5-star level.
- Ability to think and act creatively within a team.
- Good knowledge of hospitality operations including butler service and rostering of staff.
- Ability to create seasonal menus showcasing locally sourced ingredients and incorporating flavours to reflect the cultural influences of the region.
- Ability to work flexibly.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- Self-motivated - to always better the guest experience.
- Passion for training staff, creating fabulous food, and new ideas.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Sense of urgency.
- Creative problem-solving and decision making.
- Diligence and self-motivation to meet deadlines and keep on top of your job.
- Willingness/ability to share information and teach and inspire others.
- Ability to adapt and have a sensitivity to the culture of the staff + changing environment and demanding schedules.
The successful candidate must be able to work under pressure, have attention to detail, must be accurate, customer-focused, and have a positive outlook, excellent team player, committed, hardworking, and eager to learn.
Single and couple applicants will be considered for this position.
This is a live-in position based at Ngala Safari Lodge.
We reserve the right to not make an appointment.
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