Afriski Mountain Resort invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the positions of a Head Chef at its Site at Mahlasela Pass.
You will:
- Supervise all staff in the kitchen, also keep watch over FOH and report. anything to FOH Manager
- Estimate stock usage and place food orders, while keeping costs down.
- Assist other restaurant departments when needed, namely the Gondola Front of House.
- Resolve customer complaints regarding food quality.
- Supervise cleaning, to ensure hygiene safety standards are upheld.
- Food production and portion control.
- Stock takes, Portion control to be implemented.
- Keeping all stock levels at an acceptable level, so no stock shortage.
- Maintain and change recipes as and when necessary.
- Control Time sheets, for payroll purposes.
- Budget tracking to ensure it stays within limits.
- Complete all necessary checklists for admin staff.
- Schedule staff according to peak times.
- Food cost – Compare with Procurement average pricing of goods bought to find relative and market related sales pricing for menu Items and implementation on the Point of Sale.
- Managing staff time keeping on the Point of Sale, creating users and revising timekeeping, submitting on time.
- To attend Management Meetings as required.
Requirements:
- Physically fit and mobile with no back, leg or arm problems.
- Must be able to read, speak and understand English.
- Able to plan, prioritize and delegate.
- Ability to learn to use job related equipment and machinery within set time frames.
- Able and willing to live at the resort.
- Able and willing to work long hours on feet.
- Must be familiar with Health and Safety rules preferably in a similar environment.
- Honest, sober habits, conscientious, reliable.
- Be willing to offer staff guidance.