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HEAD CHEF · Iconic Wine Estate (Stellenbosch Wine Route) Overview: We have a unique opportunity for a Seasoned and Dynamic Head Chef to spearhead the daily kitchen operations of an upmarket Hotel, situated on an iconic Wine Estate in Stellenbosch region. The Role: Work creatively to direct, lead and manage operations within the Hotel Kitchen area by embodying a passion for food, performance, and profitability, creating a positive and productive work environment, ensuring superior guest service and compliance with quality, hygiene, and operational standards. Key Responsibilities: Maximize performance and profitability of Hotel Kitchen food experience by maintaining the highest standards, reducing wastage and misuse of products, and maximizing profit by training and leading the team. Ensure all food production and service are managed effectively to maximize sales and profitability. Accountable for ensuring availability of menu items and kitchen services by maintaining inventories and training. Ensure that budgeted food cost targets are achieved as per the budget and that operational costs are kept to a minimum. Cost of sales is of the utmost importance. Management of stock being kept securely and under the correct conditions to minimize wastage/loss. Assist with preparation and monitoring of the annual Operating, Capex and OE budgets, costs, control systems, and procedures. Implement sufficient control measures, including systems, process and checks to mitigate any financial risks. Ensure high levels of guest’s satisfaction through excellent service, compliance with quality and operational standards, planning as appropriate. Exceed guest expectations by facilitating, leading, and mentoring a team that is driven for excellence and consistency in their delivery. Propose innovative ideas to increase guest and guest experience. Forecast staffing needs to provide cost effective, but sufficient staffing in the kitchen. Sets a positive example for and maintain a good working relationship with fellow team members. Responsible for giving directions and on the job training to all kitchen staff regarding service procedures and hygiene standards. Conduct performance appraisals and build productivity within the team. Oversee and manage arears with the most stringent hygiene requirements. Responsible for ensuring that cleaning schedules and checklists are adhered to by team members in their assigned arears prior to opening and again before leaving their shift. Accountable for the prioritization of service deliveries based on operational demands and requests. Accountable for inventory. Oversee stock takes, to be done timeously and efficiently. Accountable for checking food standards with food production and expiration dates, overages, and shortages of product. Accountable for ensuring that the kitchen is in line with set standards, with regards to all operational standards set in place. Ensure that special requests and dietary requirements are observed and followed through and communicated before giving confirmation to the guests. Regularly meet with the team to discuss objectives, observations, progress. Evaluate guest feedback and implement changes where needed. To regularly hold maintenance checks with the respective Chefs and Maintenance team to ensure that the kitchen is in excellent working condition. Identity training needs and create action plans accordingly. Manage disciplinary process within the department and ensure it is dealt with accordingly, as per company policy. Maintain effective and positive working relationships with team members and other operational support areas. Knowledge / Skills & Qualities: 8-10 years in kitchen operations with proven experience in a managerial role is advantageous Degree/Diploma in Culinary Arts desirable A creative and innovative thinker, willing and able to inspire teams with a desire to exceed guest expectations Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a hands-on management approach Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, with the flexibility to adapt to shifting dynamics Superlative product knowledge with excellent time management skills Good financial acumen with proven skill in translating ‘the numbers’ to appropriate action Strong admin focus with superior organizational skills Environmentally responsible and willing to learn more A vibrant and responsible approach with a cheerful and service-oriented outlook Candidates must have valid South African identification and a clear criminal record. Remuneration Package: Competitive TCTC · DOE Apply: Email your Updated CV and Food Profile to Zelda Oelofse-Cornthwaite Only candidates with the relevant experience and qualification will be shortlisted and contacted. PICK ME RECRUITMENT Apply Below
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