Head Chef | Sabi Sands Game Reserve | Luxury River Lodge

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Mpumalanga
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago
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Job DescriptionHead Chef | Sabi Sands Game Reserve | Luxury River LodgeWe are looking for an experienced HEAD CHEF with an absolute passion to train and mentor Junior Chefs. The luxury River lodge is located in a perfect position, on the banks of the Sand River, with sweeping river views from every vantage pointThe role will be to oversee the entire kitchen, support and train new junior chefs, and to ensure the standards are maintained across the villasAs ideal candidate you will have:

Certificate/diploma in culinary arts
At least 5+Years Chef experience required in 5-star hotels or lodges
Passion for kitchen management - including all kitchen administration, general hygiene and people management
Passion for creating fabulous food and new ideas

Key Outputs:

Run and supervise the entire kitchen operation for the lodge
Work with the Executive chef to ensure standards and goals are met
Ensure all menus are followed and food standards and goals are met
Support the chefs in daily supplies ordering from central store
Support and train new chefs on certain recipes if necessary
Work with Executive Chef to ensure effective implementation of Chef Academy training programs
Continuous monitoring and control of dishes going out
Make personal contact with Guests at each meal
Continuous encouragement and training for staff to provide the best food experience to Guests
Be flexible when receiving unexpected request from guest and ensure you are to accommodate unusual dietary requirements
Work within operational budgets
Stock control measures - including stock rotations and monthly stock take procedures as prescribed by the lodge financial coordinator
Implement and maintain stringent cleaning is COVID compliant
Attend weekly kitchen meeting with FOH AND management team to ensure all items relating to the food experience and communicated and tended to

Skills Required:

Spoken and written English
Computer literate
Ability to cost menu's
Passion for food and the food experience
Ability to lead a team of people effectively
Strong management skills, day to day, and long term
The ability to motivate staff to consistently deliver
Ability to think and act creatively within a team
Good knowledge of hospitality operations including butler service and rostering of staff
Ability to work flexible

Personal Attributes

Patience
Attention to details
Passion for training staff, creating fabulous food, and new ideas
Good interpersonal skills
Sense of urgency
Passionate about guest delight
Diligence and self-motivation to meet deadlines and keep on top op your job
Willingness/ability to share information and teach and inspire others
Ability to adapt and give sensitivity to the culture of staff

People

Continuous training and motivating of all kitchen staff - including on the job training
Ensure all staff understand their responsibilities
Good communication with:
All chefs; including the Executive Chef
Heads of Department
Lodge Manager
Suppliers
Work closely with Executive Chef and General Manager to implement standards and staff policies

Salary package

Negotiable depending on experience and skills
Live in position (1 bedroom with bathroom and small lounge/kitchenette area)
6 weeks work cycle with 2 weeks off

Start date: ASAPTo apply for Head Chef | Sabi Sands Game Reserve | Luxury Rivert Lodge, please send your up to date CV in WORD document, with recent photo, food portfolio, relevant qualifications, training certificates and contactable references.ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.Recruit for Africa is a recruitment agency based in South Africa specialising exclusively in hospitality, retail, chefs and lodge placements. Our agents are specialists in their fields and will be able to advise you and assist in the recruitment process, from the moment you apply for a job until you start your employment. Do not look any further and contact Recruit for Africa to find you the perfect employee or to secure your dream job!DisclaimerPersonal information received from applicants will only be processed for the purposes obtained as disclosed in our privacy policy. By applying for this job you accept that we can process your personal information as specified and you agree to our privacy policy found on Recruit for Africa website. Recruit for Africa (Pty) Ltd has safeguards in place to ensure the confidentiality of this personal information.Recruit for Africa will only send emails from @recruitforafrica.com domain and will never ask job seekers to pay recruitment, visa or any travel fees into our account.

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