About Us
We are recruiting for an Executive Chef to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing the culinary experience for F&B Outlets and overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will be a progressive, on-trend individual with exceptional leadership and people skills and have a collaborative approach to their management style.
As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity . We specialize in Catering , Facilities Management , Cleaning and Hygiene , Pest Control , Protection , Energy , Procurement , Workspace Design , Engineering, Remote Camps , and more. Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients’ needs.
Duties & Responsibilities
- All aspects of purchasing, food preparation & presentation
- Menu design, planning & implementation
- Ensure that all equipment/stock/uniforms under chef’s control are managed and kept secure
- Sound understanding of food costing
- Prepared to assist in other Fedics units as required
- Maintain complete control of the kitchen at all times
- Spot problems and resolve them quickly and efficiently
- Charged with maximizing the productivity of the kitchen staff, as well as managing a team of kitchen staff
- Ensure that quality culinary dishes are served on schedule & approve all prepared food items that leave the kitchen
- Produce menus which demonstrate flair, imagination, and an upmarket awareness that meets customer needs and VIP function preferences
- High levels of food quality & presentation reflecting traditional & modern cuisine
- Monitor and manage a cost-effective production process reflecting best practices
- Monitor and manage hygiene standards and status in all kitchens - 90% external audit compliance
- Maintain & manage HACCP standards of complex/food sample management
- Ensure the compliance of Fedics to Health and Safety standards on the complex
- Promote and ensure a safe working environment for guests and staff
- Maintain all Fedics GMPs & QA documents & best practices
- Controls such as weekly stock takes/stock rotation/par stock levels to be maintained
- Portion control/Reduce pilferage/losses/Batch cooking system in place
- Ensure a consistent Food and Beverage COS are maintained & improved
- Attend Fedics nominated courses for personal development and growth
- Stay abreast with food trends
- Maintain a high standard of function presentation & skill
Skills and Competencies
- Demonstrate leadership, innovation & commitment
- Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner which is accurate, complete, and of high quality
- Interpersonal & communication skills (verbal and written)
- Strong financial/business acumen & understanding of food cost and labor efficiencies
- Computer literate
- Organizing and planning skills
- Team player that is production-driven
- Knowledge sharing culture - able & willing to do hands-on skills training at units
- Great time-keeping & excellent food skills
- Strong in functions
- Relationship building - network & keep a good line of communication open with clients
- Strong client and customer service skills (customer-centric)
- Disciplinary procedures knowledge / Basic HR & IR
- Attention to detail with general admin & management skills
Qualifications
- Relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent in the food industry
- Minimum matric
- Minimum of 4 years’ management and professional cookery experience - Essential
- My Market and Menutec - Essential
- Must have a reliable vehicle and driver’s license
- Training background
- Fine dining upmarket restaurant experience
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