Pastry Chef

Cedar Wood Recruitment is now recruiting for our client, a country house in KZN

Outline of Position
Reporting to Culinary Artists

Salary pending VAST experience – LIVE IN R15 000.00

Accommodation
 Provided for Individual only at the Staff Block Oakleigh Farms – make up of a room with kitchenette counter, bedroom and bathroom en suite.
 Deductions are made for Rental – R400.00 per month
 Electricity is charged per consumption from meter readings.
 15 km’s from Howick (Pick ‘n Pay, Clicks, Woolworths Foods, Hospital) and 40 km’s from Pietermaritzburg.
Uniforms
 Uniforms provided for summer and winter. Staff to provide own stockings, shoes and belts as per requirements.
Working Week
 Part of Management team in the Kitchen
 6 days off every 4 weeks / taken each week not accumulated
 18 days annual leave per annum

Computer Literacy – not important
 Word, Excel,
 Microsoft Office required
 Email

Oakleigh Farmhouse
12 sleeper self catering farmhouse – 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms – fully furnished
Oakleigh Staff Accommodation
14 Bedrooms – Bathroom En Suite, 3 x 2 Bedroom Manager’s cottages, 3 x 1 Bedroom Manager’s cottages, Common Room and Kitchen with Oakleigh Laundry

Overview of Job
The Pastry Chef will be required to assist in the management of the Kitchen team and ensure that standards are upheld in Pastry Section at all times.
Specific Job Description
As an Pastry Chef your role is to assist in the management and operation of the food production and service within the kitchen. You will assist in marketing and promoting all food products to help maximise sales and will participate in developing and implementing food promotions, new menus and systems around Dessert/Pastry section. You will assist in sales targets, control costs and for purchasing stock. You will maintain systems of control, developing and updating standards. You will develop and monitor staff in obtaining the highest standards of service and customer care and will assist in the responsibility for and monitor the training and development of all staff within the Kitchen, specifically Pastry section. As part of your role you will implement licensing laws and other legal requirements and maintain staff awareness and comply with health and safety, fire and hygiene regulations. You will ensure all administration procedures are accurately completed and will maintain a high standard of personal presentation and punctuality. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMIS) certification is an asset and may be required
Knowledge
Health and safety
Quality control Fire and emergency procedures Customer care Guest facilities and products Producing reports and stock control Menu development
Costings
Breads and making of such
Pastries and making of such
Cakes and making of such Attributes Highly Developed Communication Skills Awareness of management practices and procedures Developing and training
Self Motivated
Physically very fit
Ability to work with multi-cultural team
Ability to work shifts
Strong attention to detail is of utmost importance
Be creative
Skills in Fine Dining and Bistro fare
Multi tasker
Minimum 3 years Strong Pastry positions held in a reputable 4 or 5 star environment
Deadline driven

To apply send your cv in a microsoft word format and attach food pics, references and qualifications to hannet@cedar-wood.co.zs

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Guide needed for a lodge in Timbavati

Cedar Wood Recruitment is now recruiting for our client, a lodge in Timbavati for a Guide

Full trails

Level 1, 2, 3 doesn’t matter

First Aid

PDP etc.

Cycle 6 weeks on and 2 off, uniform, meals and own accommodation included.

To apply please send your cv in a Microsoft word format and attach a profesional head and shoulder photo, qualifications and written refs to hannet@cedar-wood.co.za

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Reservationist needed for Lodge in Timbavati

Cedar Wood Recruitment is now recruiting for our client in Timbavati for a Reservationist

Performing all the functions and responsibilities of a central reservation office for 2 Timbavati Lodges and 1 Boutique Bed and Breakfast in Sedgefield

Answering of emails,

Telephones/switchboard,

Following up on Provisional and getting confirmations,

Invoicing of agents, collecting guest details(dietaries, special occasions, requests, etc),

Reserving of transfers, Collecting of marketing data,

Online reservations and all other administrative responsibilities for the Reservation Department

Following up on payments,

Consolidating Transfers and Conservation Levies.

Room Checks and maintenance checks reported to the FOH and Maintenance Manager,

Room Check-Ins and Orientation of camp to arrivals, Welcoming guests back from drive, Assisting the bar and serving staff with duties after service,

Assisting with service for events.

Accomodation, uniform, and Meals included

Salary DOE

Job ref 3082

To apply send your cv in a Microsoft word format, and attach your profesional head and shoulder photo, qualifications and any written refs to hannet@cedar-wood.co.za

Bookkeeper-Hotel group-Polokwane-Live out

Cedar Wood Recruitment is currently recruiting for our client, a Boutique hotel and Guest house based in Polokwane s.

Requirements:

Must have Grade 12
Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping from a reputable institution
Must be computer literate: Excel, Pastel or similar
Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a similar position
Must have experience in doing reconciliations on a weekly, monthly and annual basis
Highly numerate and displays expert abilities in general accounting and bookkeeping practices
Excellent interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills demonstrating outstanding ability to correspond with colleagues, internal and external customers
Must have excellent administration and organisational skills
Must be a self-starter and must be able to work independently
Experience in producing reliable and accurate work in a pressured environment
Own transport
Send your cv to in a Microsoft word format and attach your profesional head and shoulder photo, qualifications, written or contactable references to hannet@cedar-wood.co.za

Job ref: 3076

Safari Guide needed for Safari Lodge in Limpopo

Cedar Wood Recruitment is now recruiting for a Safari Guide for our Client, a Safari Camp in Limpopo

Requirements

FGASA 2
ARH
Good, Polite personality.
Friendly and outgoing.
PC/Admin Skills
Basic Vehicle Maintenance Knowledge.
2nd European Language ideal; English being the first language.

Package:

R 7,000.00 pm
Food and Accom included. Own room but would share house.
Uniform and training provided.
To start 27th March 2019.
To apply send your cv in a Microsoft word format and attach your professional head and shoulder photo, qualifications and contactable references to hannet@cedar-wood.co.za

Job ref: 3075

Field Guides needed for Safari Lodge in Madikwe North West

Cedar Wood Recruitment is now recruiting for our client, a Safari Lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve for 2 x Field guides

Minimum FGASA Level 1 with Back up trails

1-2 years experience

To apply please send your cv in a Microsoft word format and attach your professional head and shoulder photo with written references and all qualifications to hannet@cedar-wood.co.za

Job ref: 3074

Lodge Anchor Needed for Safari Camp

Cedar Wood Recruitment is now recruiting for our client, a Safari camp based in the Greater Makalali Private Nature Reserve west of the Kruger National Park for a Lodge Anchor, able to stand in for the Lodge manager when on leave

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years in a Bush Position/Lodge or equivalent in FOH.
Well presented.
Single
A confident, friendly disposition.
Have aptitude for Admin; res systems.

Package:
R 10,000.00 – 13,000.00 pm depending on experience.
Food and Accom included
6 weeks on 2 weeks off.
Uniform

To apply please send your cv in a Microsoft word format and attach your professional head and shoulder photo, qualifications and written references to hannet@cedar-wood.co.za

Job ref: 2073

Bookkeeper for award winning luxury travel company based in Sandton

Cedar Wood Recruitment is now recruiting for our Client, an award wining luxury travel company based in Sandton

Requirements and Duties

Month-end Bookkeeping functions consisting of:
 Import QuickBooks into Accpac
 Use of Tourplan to generate lodge revenue to import into Accpac
 Preparation of management accounts, Profit and loss, Balance sheet and cash flow within tight deadlines
 Initial review and variance analysis of management accounts before sending out to the business units/lodges
 Interaction with Business units/lodges to finalise management accounts
 Updating of Fixed Asset Registers.
 Monthly calculation of Depreciation.

Other functions:
 Responsible for the general ledgers
 Responsible for Balance Sheet recons linked to your area of responsibility
 Assist with completion of budgets & forecasts
 Assist with completion of accounting and taxation packs lined to the Audit
 Audit preparation and support to audit teams in pulling invoices
 Lodge and interdepartmental liaison
 Lodge finance support
 Assist Lodge Staff with QuickBooks

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
 BComm degree or at least a bookkeeping or accounting course completed
 Computer literate – Accpac for Windows, QuickBooks, advanced Excel is essential
 Knowledge of Tourplan an advantage

A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Bookkeeper

To apply send your cv in a microsoft word format and attach your proffesional head and shoulder photo and qualifications with contactable refs to hannet@cedar-wood.co.za

Job ref 3072

Head Chef Needed in Lephalale for 12 bed boutique lodge

Cedar Wood Recruitment is currently recruiting for our Client, a Luxury Tented Camp located in South Africa’s malaria-free Waterberg region.This 12 bed boutique lodge is set in the 44 500 hectare Lapalala Wilderness Reserve

Salary R 16 000-R 18 000 Iive in

Duties & Responsibilities

Menu development, Staff training, Meal service, Stock Take

Maintaining acceptable GPs, Kitchen Hygiene, Implementing systems & procedures

Implementing & maintaining standards (with GMs)
Candidate Requirements, Chefs qualification

4+ years experience in a similar position

Valid drivers licence, Reliable transport

Must have previous Bush Lodge experience

The ideal candidate must be a hands on & professional chef who can train and develop kitchen staff.

To apply please send your CV in a Microsoft word format and attach your profesional head and shoulder photo, together with your food portfolio, qualifications and written or contactable references to hannet@cedar-wood.co.za

Job ref: 3068

Inbound travel specialist needed for award-winning, luxury experiential travel company based in Sandton Johannesburg

Cedar Wood Recruitment is urgently recruiting for our Client, award-winning, luxury experiential travel company based in Sandton Johannesburg

Job Description

Interaction with agents, telephonically & via email

Planning and designing itineraries for agents
Handling reservation requests from either e-mail, telephone or fax
Processing of reservations from quote to finalising, including reservations, invoicing, collecting of payment and travel documents
Professional servicing of our agents
Selling of our products and services
Interaction with colleagues, agents and suppliers
Maximum 2 working hours turnaround time on all enquiries from time of receiving the enquiry
Saturday duty on a rotation basis
Public Holiday duty on a rotation basis
Backup for colleagues when they are away from the office
Expanding product knowledge through attending training sessions

Good knowledge on FIT and Groups policies and procedures
Working experience in tour operating and general reservations procedures

Working in an orderly manner to ensure that files can be continued by other Consultants when necessary
Working knowledge of Tourplan, WETU and GDM
Understanding of quantitative and qualitative data

To apply please send your cv in a Microsoft word format and attach your professional head and shoulder photo, contactable/written references, and qualifications to hannet@cedar-wood.co.za

Job ref: 2055