Head Chef

Harbour House Camps Bay seeks an experienced Head Chef to run our kitchen. Reporting to the General Manager and Group Executive Chef, the Head Chef will be responsible for the management and running of a busy kitchen. Supervision, performance management and effective delegation to various junior managers and staff to ensure a cost effective, efficient and smooth-running kitchen.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Ensure daily store operational requirements are met
• Ensure smooth running of kitchen
• Supervision of staff
• Ensure store hygiene, maintenance, health and safety requirements are met
• Beverage cost, food costs and stock control are within specified range
• Be on duty for busy shifts, weekends and all functions.
• Ensure effective communication between staff as well as management
• Ensure reports are issued timeously

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• 5 years in a similar role.
• Applicable degree or qualification
• Experience in dealing with high volume, in a similar environment would be preferable
• Strong Leadership ability;
• Well organised
• Computer Literate and experience on MICROS BOH Systems will be an advantage as well
• Fine Dining Style Restaurant experience will be an advantage as well
• Ability to delegate and manage down effectively;
• High attention to detail and process driven;
• Ability to interpret statistical information;
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of management
• Ability to multi-task
• Discretion and integrity
• Stress tolerance
• Decision-making

PLEASE NOTE THAT PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES FROM A PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUND, IN TERMS OF OUR COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

SHOULD YOU NOT RECEIVE FEEDBACK WITHIN TWO WEEKS PLEASE ASSUME THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R25 000,00 per month

Experience:

• Head Chef: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person