Kitchen Manager

Tiger's Milk Camps Bay is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our team. Reporting to the General Manager, the ideal candidate must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• To ensure that all meals, snacks and functions are correctly prepared, cooked and served.
• To ensure that foodstuffs are used correctly so that wastage is kept to a minimum, and staff are trained to effect good portion control.
• To re-arrange duties and rosters as necessary to ensure that all tasks are correctly and timeously completed.
• To ensure that the preparation of food is hygienic and that a "clean as you go" discipline is adhered to.
• To ensure that food in the bains-marie looks attractive at all times, re-garnishing where necessary or replenishing.
• To ensure that company and statutory hygiene standards are maintained.
• To ensure that all kitchen staff are clean and correctly dressed at all times.
• To promote team spirit and lead by example.
• To assist with or present regular training or coaching sessions, so that staff perform their duties correctly.
• To report any faults or defects to management, paying particular attention to any safety or health hazard.
• Managing inventory so that all necessary ingredients are stocked for service
• Hiring new staff and providing training to facilitate quick acclimation
• Streamlining the kitchen processes to maintain prompt service times
• Working with the Head Chef to develop and maintain the restaurant menu
• Setting regular cleaning standards for the kitchen and verifying that staff is maintaining sanitation levels
• Creating schedules for all kitchen staff
• Tracking kitchen finances to identify areas of potential waste
• An above average understanding of Micros is critical

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• 3-4 years in a similar role.
• Experience in dealing with high volume, in a similar environment would be preferable
• Strong Leadership ability;
• Ability to delegate and manage down effectively;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• High attention to detail and process driven;
• Ability to interpret statistical information;
• Self-motivated and deadline oriented;
• Ability to multi-task
• Discretion and integrity
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• 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 R18 000,00 per month

Experience:

• Kitchen Manager: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person