BM 395168 - Executive Chef

Employer Description

5* Exclusive  Game Lounge located in a big 5 game reserve in Mpumalanga.

Job Description

Reporting to the Camp Lodge Manager. You will be responsible for:

Pan African Cuisine – preparation and maintenance of standards:

• Ensuring all meals are checked and preparation lists / recipes are followed.
• Ensuring that all food dishes are freshly made and checked before it is served to our Guests.
• Controlling the usage of food supplies.
• 4-day menu set according to Food Styling Guide and Recipes.
• Up to date with What is Hot & What is Not for Southern Camp Food.
• Pre-order for special events and holidays.

 Guest & Food Service:

• Be hands-on with plated service.
• Always plan to accommodate unusual dietary requirements: Children, vegetarian etc.
• Make personal contact with every Guest once during their stay.
• Be flexible when receiving unexpected requests from guests.

Stock Control:

• Maintain the Food Cost per Guest (Rand value) monthly in line with Budget allocations v/s Occupancy %.
• Maintain the food cost system and do necessary adjustments to stock sheets according to seasonal price variations.
• Do stock take of all food on the last day of each month.
• Control budget lines and hand in weekly invoice with correct budget line allocation codes.
• Issue the correct amount of food for the Guest count at the beginning of the day – Portion Control.
• Maintain cost and quality control.
• Check and rotate stocks in fridges and freezers daily – FIFO – First In … First Out …

Health & Hygiene:

• Provide a safe working environment for all staff by ensuring regular training on the use of new chemicals or equipment.
• Adhere to the highest health and hygiene standards.
• Manage and recycle waste.
• Keep fridges and storerooms clean.

Training:

• Do regular training of new recipes and menus.
• Do on the job training necessary to maintain the BOP standards set.
• Memorize the BOPs and practice correctly to set the example.

Qualifications

• Formal professional cookery qualification
• Matric

Skills

• Minimum 5 years professional culinary hands-on experience in a similar role, in a 5-star boutique operation or Big 5 Game Reserve.
• Hospitality and service training experience.
• Computer literate

Benefits

• Single accommodation (No kids, No pets allowed)
• Meals on duty
• Pension Fund