Chef Manager - Johannesburg at Tsebo Solution

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Responsible for all aspects of meal preparation, clean-up, and general upkeep of the kitchen Attend and give updates at weekly staff meeting 
• Report any acts of maltreatment, neglect, and/or any other violation of the company policies immediately to the Unit Manager  
• 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 on Mymarket, food costing 
• Production planning

Skills and Competencies    

• Strong financial acumen 
• Relationship management & Interpersonal skills 
• Organising and planning skills 
• Technical expertise 
• Strong communication skills 
• Customer focus 

Qualifications    

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter 
• 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 kitchen manager or chef background is a requirement  
• Must be computer literate Must be strong in functions and administration 
• Valid drivers license a must