Our client, a prestigious Wine Estate, is looking at appointing an experienced Head Chef to manage their Italian inspired kitchen.
Your duties (but no limited to) will include:
- Creates the menus for all entities’ food offering keeping with the specified style of Cuisine per entity
- Ensures all dishes are correctly costed and presents these costings according to agreed deadlines
- Ensures that all kitchen staff members are thoroughly trained on the execution of the menu
- Creates customized menus for all Estate functions & events
- Ensure staff are trained in preparation and serving of food offering
- Managing food costs and expenses within budget
- Manages the process of all food stock ordering
- Conducts an accurate monthly stock count on the last day of every month
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a busy upmarket establishment (approx. 80 seats) in the position of Sous chef or Head chef
- 3+ years in a similar position
- Previous experience in working in an open kitchen will be an advantage.
- Excellent culinary skills with a particular flair for Italian food
- High focus on customer satisfaction
- Impeccable health and hygiene standards
- Excellent supplier relationships
- A natural leader with the ability to motivate and discipline a small team
- A person with an impeccable sense of responsibility
Preference will be given to candidates living in the Winelands / Franschhoek area.
Send your CV to cv@solved.co.za, together with your salary requirements.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.