Responsible for the preparation, cooking and presentation of all
food items in accordance with laid down minimum standards as
required by the company for a 5* lodge.
Ensure quality & efficiency of food & service to customers is at
highest levels always.
Must be able to do the purchasing, checking of goods and
packing of all relevant storage facilities.
Serve buffet & a la carte as required.
Ability to manage & oversee all aspects of the kitchen
operations, including management of resources, i.e., gas, water,
electricity, etc.
Good financial acumen required for controls, budgeting &
procurement requirements.
Manage & be responsible for all kitchen staff, ensuring
standards are upheld by all.
Manage suppliers & deliveries as required.
Ensure standards as laid out by the company are upheld at all
times by the kitchen.
Monitor food standards consistently.
Have a high standard of hygiene.
Ensure all food service areas are maintained in accordance with
company standards & hygiene requirements.
Management of Food – FIFO.
Reporting of breakages as required.
Food cost of sales procedures.
Must be able to work in all kitchen departments and train staff
to required levels of efficiency – assess staff performance &
recognise training needs if required.
Promote interdepartmental cooperation.
Valid driver’s License & own transport is advised.
Must have good leadership skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Management reporting required.
Manage customer complaints when required.
Valid RSA ID.
Stable track record.
Good computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel & Outlook).
Reliable, ethical, confidential, motivated, sales orientated,
honest, passionate.
Manage kitchen as a business unit.
Menu planning as required.

Experience:
Applicants must have at least 3-5 years’ Head Chef experience at 4/5* Lodge.
Matric. Further tertiary culinary qualifications.

Salary:
Salary negotiable within reason & dependent on experience and
qualifications
5% Provident – forms part of CTC package (compulsory
membership)
Medical aid is available for individual only & the company will pay
50% of the employee’s membership but is restricted to Classic
Saver or below option on Discovery (voluntary membership)
The remuneration will be discussed at the interviews or upon
individual requests.