EXECUTIVE CHEF – Sun Karros Lifestyle Safaris 443 views

The successful Incumbent will report to the Lodge Manager. We are looking for an experienced, creative, and passionate Executive Chef to join our team. As Executive Chef, you will run the back of house. You will manage the dally operations of the kitchen, oversee the kitchen staff, provide training and to ensure that the highest quality of cuisine is served to our guests, and ensure that al food and labor cost goals are met at our establishments countrywide.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• Culinary Arts degree and/or other culinary certification with at least 20 years’ experience in the kitchen.
• 10 years experience In a head chef or managerial kitchen position at high-end luxury remote lodge
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Proven leadershlp and creative abllitles Inside the kitchen
• Expert problem solver who thrives under pressure
• Top of the line customer service skills
• Expert skills and experience planning, designing, and preparing meals
• International culinary knowledge and skills
• Training skills
• Valid driver’s license will be advantageous

KEY FUNCTIONS

• Development and implementation of innovative menus to optimize international guest satisfaction and retention whille leading staff training Initatives
• Direct kitchen operations, Including food preparation, cooking, and deanup
• Assign tasks; supervise chefs and cooks in the preparation and presentation of food
• Prepare International standard food
• Maintain control of the kitchen to ensure that all tasks are carried out efficiently and effectively
• Make sure that all kitchen and walting staff adhere to food safety and hyglene regulations to ensure a clean and sanitary kitchen
• Plan menus and set prices, making adJustments as needed based on the avallability of ingredients
• Inspect raw and cooked food items to guarantee that the highest quality products are prepared and served to customers
• Collaborate with the General Manager and Owner to align kitchen operations with the overarching goals of the establishment
• Maintaining/ralsing the food’s profit margins for your employer.
• Monitoring and controlling stock levels

CLOSING DATE: 07 July 2023