Chef Manager - Kempton Park at Feedem

Minimum Requirements

Skills and Competencies    

• Relationship management & Interpersonal skills
• Organising and planning skills
• Technical expertise
• Strong communication skills
• Customer focus
• Menu Planning
• Portion Control

Qualifications    

• Excellent culinary skills | MD expects an excellent dining experience
• A minimum of  6 years of experience in varied kitchen positions 
• Minimum Senior Certificate / Grade 12 and a relevant tertiary qualification (Associate Culinary Degree /Diploma or recognized in service training)
• Minimum of 3 years management experience essential
• Previous chef manager background  is a requirement
• Must be computer literate
• Must be strong in functions and administration
• Valid drivers license a must

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of meal preparation, clean-up, and general upkeep of the kitchen
• Attend and give updates at weekly staff meeting
• Responsible for organization, cleanliness, and receiving of all food storage areas; this includes proper rotation of all ingredients to prevent food waste, making sure that all health and safety regulations are achieved
• To ensure that all menus are calculated correctly to obtain maximum gross profit, and actively increasing the units profitability
• To ensure that all staff are constantly trained to effect good portion control and pleasing presentation of all dishes
• To ensure that all stocks are ordered to the correct quantities, quality and price, and to ensure expenses are within budgeted limits
• Control hygiene and supervision of kitchen cleaning
• Maintain chefs office ie filing, typing of memos, issues, placing orders, food costing
• Production planning