Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 10, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Head Chef
Overview
Legacy Hilltop Africa Limited (the Lodge) is a faith-based, Christian Organization. The property, which is situated in Meanwood, off Great East Road, is comprised of 58 guest accommodations and 2 Presidential Suites. All of these guest rooms and suites are of the highest quality, with an Ensuite bathroom including tub and walk-in glass shower, individual air conditioning, and private balconies, many with sweeping views from the hilltop. We are seeking to hire qualified candidates for the position of Head Chef

Responsibilities
• Manages all activities in the kitchen, including production, stewarding, and management of food production staff
• Maximises guest satisfaction by providing the highest food quality consistent with cost control and profitability margins of the hotel kitchen
• Assures adherence to standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation
• Assures proper staffing and adequate supplies for all stations
• Oversees all food production-related areas
• Co-ordinates activities, times and communicates priorities to ensure correct preparation, and delivery time to provide food for Conferences, a la carte, groups, breakfast, and rooms service
• Maintains product consistency by conducting inspections of seasonings, portions, and food appearance, and follows-up appropriately
• Oversees inventory disbursement of all food supplies
• Controls and orders all fresh products and dry storage items required by kitchen and related departments to ensure correct quality and par stock
• Monitors and facilitates communication between kitchen production and service staff
• Assures that proper safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices are followed
• Co-ordinates operation of the kitchen with other food and beverage departments
• Together with the Food and Beverage Manager, and Director of Sales, makes suggestions for sales promotions with food and beverage and to increase sales
• Ensures that prices and portions are offered in accordance with food and beverage profit objectives
• Takes part in screening, interviews, and selection of potential employees
• Checks that staff meets and exceeds internal customer service expectations by training and encouraging staff to use Highly professional service principles and standards
• Identifies training needs and makes sure staff receives training, including skills training to produce consistent results
• Ensures that emergency procedures are practiced and enforced to provide for the security and safety of guests and employees
• Ensures that employees work in a safe manner that does not harm or injure self or others
• Checks the restaurant reservations and VIP list

Qualifications And Experience
• Diploma in Food Production.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Head Chef in a Hotel/Resort
• Excellent Verbal and Communication skills
• Proficiency with computer programs including word and excel
• Excellent Knowledge of all sections of the kitchen

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure
Applications to be sent to careers@llhcc.com. Closing date for all applications is Tuesday, 15th February 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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