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Head of Department : Culinary Arts

Head of Department : Culinary Arts

Invictus Education GroupBenoni, GT, za
18 days ago
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Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about shaping the future of culinary education? The International Hotel School, Benoni Campus, is seeking a dynamic and dedicated   Head of Department : Culinary Arts   to  manage the quality of provision, support and compliance within the Culinary Arts and Patisserie department.

Ideal Candidate Qualities :

  • Patient and mentoring abilities   – able to guide both students and staff with empathy and clarity.
  • Problem solver   – proactive in identifying challenges and implementing effective solutions.
  • Service orientation   – committed to delivering exceptional support to students and colleagues.
  • Passion for student success   – driven by a genuine desire to see students thrive academically and professionally.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience :

  • Minimum of a NQF 6 qualification in the hospitality area of specialization
  • Scoped as a registered assessor for one of the institutional programme offerings
  • 2 years team management experience
  • Minimum 2 years lecturing experience
  • Minimum 5 years Culinary Arts experience as a chef
  • Knowledge of academic compliance within the vocational educational sector
  • Essential Skills :

  • Proficient in computer software, apps, social media, and technology in general
  • Stock control and inventory system proficiency
  • Vocational, POE and practical assessment implementation and management skills
  • Key Responsibilities :

  • Manage the CA department provision and success
  • Responsible for reporting on stock and inventory control
  • Conduct lectures and practical kitchen sessions
  • Resolve student / sponsor queries, tracking, counselling and support
  • Contribute towards curriculum improvement and development
  • Apply assessment principles in line with the assessor code of conduct
  • Invite industry guest speakers and arrange excursions
  • Involvement in professional development activities for self and staff
  • Research into industry trends
  • Conduct induction and workplace foundation training
  • Requirements

    Proficient in computer software, apps, social media, and technology in general Stock control and inventory system proficiency Vocational, POE and practical assessment implementation and management skills

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