Executive Chef at Life & Brand Portfolio

INTRODUCTION

• Life & Brand Portfolio seeks an experienced Executive Chef for Old Town Italy Umhlanga. A minimum of 5 years relevant experience is required. This chef will be responsible for the management and running of a busy kitchen, bakery, stores butchery and deli. Bakery experience is essential with experience in pastry and croissants as this chef will be responsible for our national production management. Supervision, performance of various staff to ensure a cost effective, efficient and smooth-running kitchen. 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Ensure daily store operational requirements are met
• Ensure smooth running of kitchen
• Supervision of staff
• Ensure store hygiene, maintenance, health and safety requirements are met
• Beverage cost, food costs and stock control are within specified range
• Be on duty for busy shifts, weekends and all functions.
• Ensure effective communication between staff as well as management
• Ensure reports are issued timeously

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• 5 years in a similar role.
• Applicable degree or qualification
• Experience in dealing with high volume, in a similar environment would be preferable
• Strong Leadership ability;
• Well organised
• Computer Literate and experience on MICROS BOH Systems will be an advantage as well
• Ability to delegate and manage down effectively;
• High attention to detail and process driven;
• Ability to interpret statistical information;
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of management
• Ability to multi-task
• Discretion and integrity
• Stress tolerance
• Decision-making