Summary
Date Posted:Sunday, April 30 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
We are looking for an experienced pro-Head Chef, who is well adverse in Food & Beverage administration & management to join our brand-new luxury River Camp on the lower Zambezi River in Zambia. Please note that this position is only open to Zambian citizens.
The ideal candidate should be a seasoned expert in the same position with specific experience working at 5* standards for establishments based in remote locations. If you are an enthusiastic, passionate, natural-born Leader with a personal artistic aptitude – We want to hear from you! Please apply by email to recruitment@nuyanaya.com
NB: Please note that only successful Candidates will be contacted.

Job brief
You will be the Head of the department, have creative input, and design unique and authentic menus. You should have a think-outside-the-box approach, a positive attitude, and an eye for detail.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
• Approve and “polish” dishes before they reach the customer
• Inventory Management
• Stock control
• Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages
• Arrange for repairs when necessary
• Remedy any problems or defects
• Be fully in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff
• Oversee the work of subordinates
• Estimate staff’s workload and compensation
• Maintain records of payroll and attendance
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers

Requirements, experience and skills
• Proven experience as Head Chef
• Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management
• Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
• Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• Credentials in health and safety training
• Degree in Culinary science or related certificate
• General Skills include:
• Excellent knowledge of all sections
• Ability to produce excellent high-quality food
• Good oral communication
• Team management skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Good level of numeracy
• Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you
• Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
• Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work
• Positive and approachable manner
• Team player qualities

Qualifications & Experience
• City & Guilds 706/1 | 706/2 Catering is a distinct advantage
• NVQ Level 3
• Level 1,2 and 3 Food Safety Awards
• Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award
• Minimum 4 years relevant experience
• Awareness of manual handling techniques
• Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety
• Experience of kitchen equipment
• Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives
• Competent level of English spoken and written

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

Job application procedure
Please email your applications with your CV and references to recruitment@nuyanaya.com 
NB: Please note that only successful Candidates will be contacted.
Thank you and Good Luck!




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