Head Chef - Skukuza at MORE Family Collection

KEY FOCUS AREAS

• Effective Kitchen Administration to minimize shortages and wastage and effective stock control, assuming full responsibility of any shortages, wastage, and variances.
• Meet mandated cost through creativity and robust stock and accounting systems.
• Perform effective asset management to ensure that all company assets are maintained in the best possible condition.
• To review and analyze monthly accounts, highlight, and account for problem areas and ensure appropriate action is taken to rectify these problems.
• To take complete responsibility for the profitability of the department.
• To ensure that the Kitchen cleanliness and hygiene is of the highest standard.
• Maintain fridges and stores to ensure they are clean and stocked at the correct levels.
• Implement, monitor, and maintain constant communication between the Kitchen, Management and Front of House staff.
• Check that meals and functions are set up to standards.
• Staff food control: cost, quality, and quantity.
• Attend meetings when required.

Training, Development & Mentorship

• To earmark and develop individuals who show potential to grow into positions within the greater MORE group.
• To implement and document training, facilitating the use of MORE appointed internal and external trainers, and ensuring continuous learning and growth of the Kitchen team.
• To provide effective leadership through professional man-management and encouragement of all subordinates, including mediation.
• To drive and monitor the effective implementation and execution of MORE Performance Management and Succession Planning processes.
• To carry out regular, meaningful performance appraisals conducted in such a manner that effective, open, two-way communication is maintained. To follow up and ensure that the agreed action and developmental plans identified at these appraisals are being affected.

Food & Menu Preparation

• Implement menus throughout the different outlets and properties.
• Quality check taste and presentation of dishes to ensure the excellent standard of the food.
• Ensure that portion size and plating of food are controlled to avoid wastage and maintain a high standard.
• Ensure that all food is being prepared to the highest standards.
• Ensure efficient work with the focus on completing the task within the time available and to the standard set.

REQUIREMENTS - QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Sound knowledge of food preparation and Kitchen hygiene.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of all dietary and religious requirements.
• Sound knowledge of menu compilation and international and up-to-date market trends.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of stock procedures and control.
• Sound knowledge of product and supply.
• Good knowledge of planning, budgeting, and departmental administration.
• Good knowledge of creating, implementing, and maintaining written control documents and training manuals.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles, such as assessing P&L statements or forecasts.
• Excellent attention to detail, excellent hygiene principles.
• Guest focus philosophy, living the MORE brand and driving the MORE experience.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), practicing honest communication.
• Team player with positive attitude, enthusiasm, and emotional control.
• Excellent time management and self-discipline, interpersonal & problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, use initiative and creative flair when required.
• Committed and loyal, adaptable, and flexible.
• Must work accurately under pressure.
• People skills – tolerance, patience, and care.
• Leadership skills with passion for development and skills transfer.