Head Chef - Franschhoek

SUMMARY:
Our client has vacancy available for a Head Chef at their Antipasti Restaurant in Franschhoek.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:
Previous experience in a busy upmarket establishment (approx. 80 seats) in the position of Sous chef or Head chef
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

Responsibilities:
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

Please send cv, qualifications, references, salary expectation and photo to: