Kitchen Manager

SUMMARY:
Kitchen Manager:

Our client based in the Knysna area is looking to grow their team with a dynamic Kitchen Manager. 

Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: 
 
- Opening and closing of the kitchen 
- Allocation of duties to junior staff – mice-en-place 
- Stock control – managing stock takes, stock rotation, portion, wastage and spoilage 
control 
- Procurement – preparation of stock required for the week based on stock counts 
- Maintain health, safety and hygiene systems 
- Maintain food safety standards 
- Assist with cooking and managing the flow of food based on orders (pass) 
- Garnishing and plating 
- Dealing with guest queries, questions and problems 
- Oversight of dietary requirements 
- Training of junior staff – ongoing 
- Any other ad hoc duties as required by owner / manager

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications: 
 
- Matric – coupled with a certificate / diploma in culinary arts 
- Fluent in English and Afrikaans 
- Basic computer literacy 
 
Competencies: 
 
- Leadership skills 
- Excellent communication 
- Self-motivated 
- Passionate and keeps abreast of culinary trends 
- Organized 
- Muti-tasking skills 
- Attention to detail 
- Numeracy skills