Overview
We have a unique opportunity for a Seasoned Group Food Menu Development Chef at a modern 250-seater, all-day eatery and wine bar, nestled in the heart of Rosebank’s thriving foodie district.
We are looking for an experienced Menu Development Chef, with exceptional knowledge and experience in innovative menu development based on global, modern cuisine, recipe design and costing.
The perfect individual is someone with a strong work ethic, exceptional culinary skills, with a love for food, experience gained in high-end restaurants, quality driven, a strong and stable leader. The position will manage the Restaurant Group’s Head Chefs and will focus on ongoing staff training and development.
The key role is to develop ideas from concept to production, Work closely with the owners, food production / operational management, Staying ahead of culinary trends
Key Position Requirements
- A formal Culinary Education
- Minimum of 5 years‘ experience as a Head Chef / Development Chef
- International work experience beneficial
- Strong financial / business acumen
- Innovative menu engineering, recipe design and costing
- Ingredient sourcing, supplier liaison
- Strong ability to develop a team
- Ensuring the team has high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
- Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport essential
Key Skills:
- The position requires a creative and a hands-on approach to food production
- Creative and passionate about the culinary industry
- Strong operational and administrative skills
- Ability to lead and manage a team of people effectively
- Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills
- Resourceful, creative and forward thinking
- Adaptable to change
- Computer literate
Remuneration
R60 000 CTC (Neg)
Only candidates with relevant experience and requirements will be shortlisted and contacted.
Start Date
Priority Position
Consideration
Candidates, who are already residing in the region of Johannesburg will have preference. We can only consider South African Citizens or applicants who hold a valid South African Permanent Residence! No Work Permit applications will be accepted! Applicants, who live in other provinces of South Africa still need to attend personal interviews and if requested to do any cook-offs, will do so completely at their own expense. We handle high volumes of applications daily and will only be able to reply, via e-mail, to candidates who have met our clients’ requirements.
Due to the high volume of CV’s received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
All applications submitted must contain:
- Updated CV with contactable references
- Tertiary Educational documents
- Written Reference Letters
- A recent presentable profile photo’s
- Chefs: 6-8 Food profile photos produced by yourself or in conjunction with the team
How to apply
Email us at info@pmrecruitment.co.za
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