SKILLS PROGRAMME FRAMEWORK LEVEL:

Diploma in Professional Cookery

Education:

• Diploma (Required

Experience:

• Head Chef: 5 years (Required)
• Management : 5 years (Required

DUTIES:

This is a hands-on position. Responsible for the management of the kitchen and overall food preparation/ production, cost effectively and to required quality, in accordance with the Hotel’s operational requirements.
Supervises kitchen personnel, assists in mise en place, food preparation, cooking, managing the food orders at the pass and overall kitchen management and standards of food production, hygiene and safety.
Checks kitchen readiness, stocks, storage, cleanliness, etc. prior to service and is responsible for ensuring the Minimum GUEST Service standards are being met. Running out of stock or not having enough stock will not be tolerated. Responsible for STAFF training to ensure competencies in the good portion control and pleasing presentation and quality of dishes .
Forecasts anticipated volumes of business and schedules STAFF accordingly. May be required to review the menus, compile special function menus, complete menu costings and maintain records of cost of sales, stocktaking, etc.
Responsible for the control of kitchen food stocks, purchasing, receiving, storage and issuing of goods purchased and the control, maintenance and cleaning of kitchen operating equipment and stocks.
Excellent cooking skills required
Creating of a la carte menus (costed correctly and plated according to 3-star standard)
Creating of buffet menus (costed correctly and arrange food on buffet as per 3-star standard)
Conference, functions and banqueting menus to be created. Meet guests to ensure the food is what they expects.

GENERAL AND OTHER DUTIES

The employee will be required, at all times, to maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene and ensure that dress and attire meet with the Hotel’s requirements and do not detract from the desired image of the Hotel.

The employee will, be required to render the highest level of courtesy and service to Hotel guests even where such service may fall beyond the incumbents main duties or scope of this position.

• Written references required
• Certified copy of ID
• South African Citizen
• Drivers License required

Permanent position
Single accommodation available, including food when on duty (minimum fee will be deducted from salary)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: R15 000,00 - R24 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Paulpietersburg, KwaZulu-Natal (eDumbe): Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Education:

• Diploma (Required)

Experience:

• Head Chef: 5 years (Required)
• Management : 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Drivers License (Required)

Work Location: In perso