Head Chef - Paterson

Luxury 5* Game Reserve based close to Paterson is looking for a Head Chef.

Duties:

Rotate through the lodge kitchens regularly, implementing standards, new menus & dishes and conducting training as well as performing checks on hygiene standards, staff discipline and brigade health

Attend management meetings, give feedback and provide recommendations to develop the department

Plan annual leave, monthly leave cycle and working rosters for the all the chefs on the reserve in the most cost-effective manner to have minimal impact on the guest experience

Maintain extreme high levels of hygiene standards in the kitchens

Interviewing and employing the correct candidates for vacant positions

Strive to improve on the standards of meals and presentation in all kitchens

Act quickly and accordingly to resolve staff or food related issues that arises

Work alongside chef brigade regularly to support kitchens during busy periods or to cover absences of senior staff

Communicate with the Central Procurement on food orders, food quality and supplier issues

Communicate constantly with Brigade Seniors for day-to-day support

Requirements:

Diploma from a culinary institution

Minimum of 3 - 5 years in a similar position within a Luxury Game Reserve, Boutique hotel or Luxury Restaurant

Work History with Leadership Role overseeing Multiple Kitchens and large Brigades

Driver’s License

Computer literate and be able to work on Office suite

Excellent understanding of Special Dietary Needs

Possess excellent communication skills

Supportive leadership style while maintaining discipline through performance-management tools

Physically fit and a highly developed sense of taste and smell