Tsebo Site Services in Lesotho is recruiting a Head Chef to join the team, the main purpose of the Head Chef is to manage the kitchens and quality of food at the remote camp, in line with the service vision and creative concepts of the Company and the Head Chef is responsible to the Senior Manager for this.
Duties & Responsibilities
- To ensure that all menus are constantly updated, paying special attention to seasonal availability.
- To ensure that all menus are correctly calculated to ensure maximum gross profit.
- To ensure that all staff are constantly trained to effect good portion control and pleasing presentation of dishes.
- To ensure that sufficient stocks of all materials are being kept and stored under the correct conditions.
- To liaise with management daily regarding special requirements, exec functions, etc.
- To ensure that all statutory hygiene requirements are diligently followed.
- To ensure that maintenance problems are promptly reported.
- To ensure that attendance registers are kept daily and that any absenteeism is reported to management without delay.
- To ensure that all documents are passed to management immediately for processing.
- To ensure that all staff are dressed correctly to satisfy statutory requirements as well as enhancing the image of the establishment.
- To constantly update your knowledge and skills for the good of the establishment.
- To assist with regular stocktakes as and when required.
Skills and Competencies
- Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests.
- Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).
Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter.
- Relevant tertiary qualification and Associate Culinary Degree / or recognized in service training.
Closing date: 15/02/2024