chef vacancy

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure all food is prepared as per food preparation requirements
• Ensure meals are produced on time, and sufficient quantities are available for the various areas
• Maintain stock levels of all kitchen supplies
• Present daily menu to the kitchen staffs
• Be available for functions as they arise to ensure that the food is prepared and served as
• required
• Oversee and supervise all kitchen staff
• Ensure all staff are aware of their duties and what is expected of them
• Teach new staff skills they require to perform their roles to the required standard
• Delegate duties to kitchen staff as per the menu requirements
• Oversee and monitor the work of kitchen staff to ensure all tasks are done as required
• Give staff feedback on their performance to enable staff development
• Ensure any staffing issues are resolved fairly and quickly
• Manage kitchen stocks
• Ensure wastage is minimised by careful supervision of food preparation methods
• Ensure proper hygienic storage methods are utilised to prevent food loss
• Ensure the security of all alcoholic and non alcoholic drink stocks
• Oversee the ordering and control of stock levels

Key Requirements and Skills

• Experience and success in equivalent job roles
• A Qualified Chef
• 8 plus years experience as a chef 2-3 as a head chef
• Punctual, organised and trustworthy
• Professional appearance
• Ability to manage other people
• Ability to motivate staff
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to resolve conflict in a constructive manner
• Ability to solve problems and think-on-your-feet
• Willingness to take initiative and make decisions
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively

HOW TO APPLY

• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience send CV urgently to quoting the job title as the subject line.
• Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.