Head Chef

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Formal culinary qualification or recognised professional chef training
- Proven Head Chef, Executive Chef or senior kitchen management experience
- Strong hands-on experience managing a busy kitchen and kitchen brigade
- Conference and banqueting experience essential
- Confident managing a busy pass during high-volume service
- Strong menu planning, recipe development and food costing experience
- Stock control, purchasing and ordering experience
- Materials Control, Clubmaster, Micros or similar systems advantageous
- Good Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong food hygiene, health and safety knowledge
- Proven ability to train, mentor and develop kitchen staff
- Fluent English; Afrikaans advantageous
- Valid drivers licence and own reliable vehicle
- Golf estate or golf club experience advantageous
- Professional, well groomed and confident engaging with guests

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Take full responsibility for daily kitchen operations
- Lead, manage and develop the kitchen team
- Maintain food quality, consistency and presentation standards
- Manage the pass during busy services
- Menu planning, recipe development and food costings
- Control food costs, wastage and portioning
- Manage stock, purchasing and supplier orders
- Coordinate conferences, banqueting, functions and daily food service
- Maintain food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance
- Remain hands-on and support the team during service
IMPORTANT
Accommodation is not provided. Candidates should preferably reside in Langebaan or the surrounding area or be willing to relocate and secure their own accommodation.
Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be contacted.